Re:Angels on a pin
Nicky (Dominique.Vanhecke@rug.ac.be)
Tue, 28 May 1996 18:42:05 +0100
>Cyto-trivia experts - I was asked by a colleague if there is an accepted
>estimate as how many cells are in an adult human body. Anyone have a clue?
>
>Bruce H. Davis, M.D.
>Director of Analytical Cytometry
>Dept. of Clinical Pathology
>William Beaumont Hospital
>3601 W. 13 Mile Rd.
>Royal Oak, Michigan 48073-6769
>810-551-5137
>FAX 810-551-8057
>
>
I was told on a course last year that there would be about 10E15 to 10E16
cells in our body (don't know how aldult you have to be). It was however
more surprising to find out that there are many more bacteria residing in
our body.
Nicky
PS what is the meaning of "Angels on a pin"?
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