Unseen Microscopic Heroes

Imagine a day in the life of a beneficial bacterium in our body. What would it do? How does it contribute to our health?

We are more than humans; we are superorganisms. Our bodies host trillions of microbes that help us digest our food, regulate our immune system, and even protect our skin. For this prompt, place yourself in the unique perspective of one of these microscopic heroes – a useful bacterium. Reflect on its day-to-day work to sustain you, and extrapolate this to consider its crucial role in the larger ecosystem of your body. This writing theme encourages deeper understanding and appreciation for the microscopic world within us.