After sexual intercourse, both partners leave traces of their own unique genital microbiome
Researchers have shown that bacterial species are transferred between both individuals during sexual intercourse, and these species can be traced to a sexual partner’s unique genital microbiome, with potential for identifying perpetrators of sexual assault.
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