Prescription poop is here: FDA approves fecal slurry for unshakeable diarrhea
It's a win for those with C. diff and a milestone for microbiome-based therapies. Enlarge / Laboratory technicians in France prepare stool to treat patients with serious colon infections by fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT),.....»»
How do painkillers kill pain? It’s about meeting the pain where it’s at
A breakdown of how different types of medicine help soothe our aching parts Enlarge / A variety of pain-relieving drugs are available both over the counter and by prescription. (credit: SelectStock/Getty) Without the ability t.....»»
FCC lets Starlink offer Internet service on moving vehicles throughout US
FCC approves Starlink application for Earth stations in motion. Enlarge / A Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Starlink) SpaceX has secured US approval to provide Starlink satellite Internet service on moving vehicles, ships, a.....»»
How globalization could be making human parasites more virulent
Parasites that cause severe diarrhea are likely to become more virulent because of the speed at which they are exchanging their DNA and evolving—according to new research from the University of East Anglia......»»
New study investigates the microbiomes of dogs around the world
Although the microbiome—the collection of all microbes that live in the body—in the fecal matter of dogs has been investigated extensively, those studies have mostly been limited to domesticated dogs. In a new study, researchers have sampled the.....»»
China Approves Plan for "Healthy" Development of Fintech Sector
Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting Wednesday that approved promoting the "healthy" development of the payment and fintech sectors, a sign that a broad crackdown on tech companies like Ant Group may be easing. From a report: The meeting of.....»»
How is pharmaceutical pollution affecting the world"s rivers?
During their production, use, and disposal, pharmaceutical ingredients in prescription and over-the-counter drugs are released into the environment, especially in surface waters. Results from a recent study published in Environmental Toxicology and C.....»»
Birth Control Pills Are Safe and Simple: Why Do They Require a Prescription?
The risks associated with hormonal contraception are lower than the risk of pregnancy itself and comparable to those of other over-the-counter drugs -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Artificial intelligence reveals a never-before described 3D structure in rotavirus spike protein
Of the three groups of rotavirus that cause gastroenteritis in people, called groups A, B and C, groups A and C affect mostly children and are the best characterized. On the other hand, of group B, which causes severe diarrhea predominantly in adults.....»»
Pressures within supply chains paved the way to an oversupply of prescription opioids, researcher finds
In today's post-pandemic world, strained global supply chains have emerged as a new norm. But in the case of prescription opioids, namely oxycodone and hydrocodone in the early 2000s, that supply chain flowed freely without any kinks......»»
Gut check: Fossil finds give us a history of life—and what it ate
The remains of the digestive process can tell us a lot about past ecosystems. Enlarge (credit: Cheung Chung-Tat) It's frustrating and gross, but we’ve all done it. We’ve all stepped in poop. Most of us would like to forget.....»»
Researchers study polar bear poop to learn how chemicals are trapped in the body
A new University of Toronto study is using polar bear scat to reveal how certain chemical contaminants can become trapped—and build up—inside the body......»»
Analysis of prehistoric feces shows Stonehenge people had parasites
Fossilized fecal analysis sheds light on prehistoric dietary habits and social behavior. Enlarge / The prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK. A large Neolithic settlement known as Durrington Walls is less than two miles a.....»»
Musk says Twitter must show data behind spam estimate or he’ll kill the deal
Musk replied to Twitter CEO's spam explanation with criticism and a poop emoji. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Carol Yepes) Elon Musk has cast more doubt on his willingness to buy Twitter, criticizing the company's CEO and sa.....»»
How drones can help dairy farms manage methane emissions
Dairy farms produce large amounts of two things: milk and poop. Milk finds its way into delicacies like hot cocoa and grilled cheese sandwiches but the poop just piles up......»»
Thousands report vomiting, diarrhea after eating Lucky Charms cereal
General Mills says it hasn't found evidence for illnesses as reports pile up. Enlarge / A bowl of General Mills Lucky Charms cereal. (credit: Getty | Justin Sullivan) The end of the rainbow may not have a pot of gold—but a p.....»»
How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts
Intestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to dangerous bacteria like enteropathogenic E. coli that seek to attach and efface that barrier, causing diarrhea. Such pathogens pose significant risks to human health an.....»»
What Is The Meaning Of An SSL Certificate?
An SSL is an electronic certificate that approves a web site’s identity and gives a secure connection. This process creates a secure connection between a web server and web browsers. SSL certificates its necessary on a company’s or organi.....»»
Research shows "raised without antibiotics" label claim in beef cattle lacks integrity
Many consumers choose higher-priced steaks, burgers and other beef products from cattle that have been raised without antibiotics. The USDA approves meat labels with claims such as 'No Antibiotics Ever', 'No Added Antibiotics' and 'Raised without Ant.....»»
Two DNA defense systems behind resilience of 7th cholera pandemic
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, a waterborne pathogen that infects the gut of humans through contaminated water and food. When ingested, V. cholerae colonizes the gut's inner surface, causing a watery diarrhea, that if left untr.....»»
Canada approves controversial Bay du Nord offshore oil project
Canada's environment minister approved Wednesday a controversial offshore oil project expected to see 300 million barrels of oil extracted over 30 years—and to set back efforts to curb climate change......»»