Cell Phones Actually Reflect Our Personal Microbiome

Smartphones are all around us, and they may actually be smarter than you think! Our cell phones actually reflect the personal microbial world of their owners, with potential implications for their use as bacterial and environmental sensors, according to new research. New research focused on the personal microbiome - the collection of microorganisms on items regularly worn or carried by a person - demonstrates the significant microbiological connection we share with our phones. ...