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Common parasite found in gut actually keeps you healthy by fighting inflammation

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by Dr. Faith Coleman
Blastocystis ST4 cell

Scientists report that a common parasite found in the gastrointestinal tract is associated with benefits for gut health.

Categories Disease Prevention, Gut Health, Microbiome Tags gut bacteria, gut health, inflammation, microbiome, parasites Leave a comment

Intestinal parasites in 1,500-year-old pots reveal ‘portable toilets’ used by Ancient Romans

February 16, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Microscopic egg of whipworm

A new study shows that identifying intestinal species in 1,500-year-old pots allowed scientists to determine which ones were actually chamber pots — or portable toilets.

Categories Microbiome Tags feces, history, parasites 1 Comment

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