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That’s a grossly misleading title (no pun intended?) The article clearly states that it has ordered fecal donor material be tested before being transplanted.
by codefreakxff 7y ago
That’s a grossly misleading title (no pun intended?)
The article clearly states that it has ordered fecal donor material be tested before being transplanted.
Saying “halts clinical trials” implies they are no longer allowed, which is not true.
I can’t imagine who decided to transplant untested fecal matter...
- StavrosK 7y agoI guess they decided to take the matter into their own hands.
- disordinary 7y agoYeah, I hope they don't stop them. I know someone that works in fecal transplants in Wellington hospital and it literally is a miracle cure for some people.
- SmellyGeekBoy 7y ago> I can’t imagine who decided to transplant untested fecal matter... There are plenty of people out there doing DIY transplants, believe it or not. Personally I think eating a varied and balanced diet is more useful for your gut microbiome's long-term health but I can't deny that the research into this field seems promising for some health conditions.
- jolmg 7y agoI think the one that started this one was Josiah Zayner.[1] https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/4/11581994/fmt-fecal-matter-transplant-josiah-zayner-microbiome-ibs-c-diff https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/4/11581994/fmt-fecal-matter-...
- tracker1 7y agoWhile I agree... if someone has had some very strong antibiotics, getting back to anything resembling healthy doesn't work for a lot of people. A lot of what you bring in gets killed before it reaches your gut and even then there's evidence that quite a bit is passed on from the mother even.