microbiome

Natural Bacteria Fertilise Tree Branches

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Tree branches rely on natural bacteria to fertilise them, just like humans.

Worm Infections May Actually Help Your Gut By Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 17, 2016 09:11 AM EDT

A worm infection may help cure inflammatory bowel diseases, as it can help the microbiome in your gut to counter IBD.

Modern Life Has Eroded Our Health

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 08, 2015 08:10 AM EDT

The ancient South American Yanomamis exhibited diverse microbes in their bodies.

Why Your Poop is Worth $ 13,000 a Year

By Peter R - Jan 31, 2015 01:14 PM EST

Non-profit Open Biome which has been mailing frozen human waste across the country for treating C.difficile, pays $ 40 for every sample.

How To Earn an Extra $13,000 A Year Off Your Feces

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 30, 2015 05:11 PM EST

OpenBiome assesses and transports poop all over the country so that doctors can give it to patients that host C.difficile bacteria.

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