Algorithm and poop ID our many intestinal bacteria
A new method uses artificial intelligence and poop to map intestinal bacteria, which could clarify a wide range of illnesses.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~5 min
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Algorithm and poop ID our many intestinal bacteria
A new method uses artificial intelligence and poop to map intestinal bacteria, which could clarify a wide range of illnesses.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~5 min
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Animal poop DNA could transform conservation
DNA in animal feces could help researchers get a picture of an entire ecosystem and the secondary effects of extinction or invasive species.
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~7 min
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City bird poop holds antibiotic-resistant genes
Bird poop from gulls, ducks, and crows contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria and drug-resistance genes, find researchers.
July 13, 2020 • ~6 min
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Can COVID-19 spread through feces?
Can COVID-19 spread through poop? A new study digs into what we know and what we don't.
May 14, 2020 • ~3 min
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Can COVID-19 spread through feces?
Can the coronavirus spread through poop? A new study digs into what we know and what we don't.
May 14, 2020 • ~3 min
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Nitrous oxide from penguin poo made researchers feel loopy
Researchers in Antarctica accidentally experienced an odd source of "laughing gas." The nitrous oxide came from large amounts of penguin guano.
May 14, 2020 • ~4 min
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Can transplanting poop viruses treat obesity and diabetes?
A fecal transplant of viruses shows promise in mice for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, report researchers.
May 4, 2020 • ~6 min
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‘Smart toilet’ checks you for diseases like cancer
A new kind of smart toilet can check users for diseases using a variety of biomarkers. It even comes with an ID scanner and can send data to the cloud.
April 6, 2020 • ~8 min
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