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The human microbiome is a largely misunderstood yet crucial part of our health. The microbiome is made up of bacteria and other microbial material that live on and inside of us. We contain trillions of these microbes, in fact we contain more microbial DNA than human DNA. Don’t know much about the microbiome? Fear not, we going to tell you …
Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) can now be delivered via an ingestible pill. Though fecal transplants are more commonly delivered via enema or colonoscopy, companies like Finch Therapeutics in Boston, MA are making Poop capsules or “crapsules” that are a less invasive FMT delivery option and seem to be just as effective. FMT capsules are an exciting development in microbiome-related medicine. …
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You could be making a shit ton of extra cash for your… shit. Stool donors are in high demand for a treatment known as FMT. In this article, you can learn everything about how to donate your stool, and why some people are willing to pay for it. We’ll cover the main things you need to know, including: Why do …
Fecal microbiota transplant, otherwise known as “FMT,” is a medical procedure involving the transplantation of stool from a healthy donor into gut of an ill person. Stool is a rich source of microbiota – that is, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. When poop is transplanted, the healthy microbiota from the donor is able to assist the weakened microbiome health of …
The first bacteria you take on as an infant can have a lasting impact on your health, and could make the difference between you contracting a chronic illness or not. The human microbiome remains, for the most part, a huge mystery to doctors and scientists. The sheer amount of microbial material in our bodies far outnumber the human cells, …