This may sound backwards, but researchers have found that poop transplants can be effective at curing severe cases of diarrhea. In a recent study, researchers discovered that fecal transplants can help cure a sometimes deadly infection called C.diff better than some antibiotics by spurring the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut flora to fight off the infection. Curious to know the science behind poop transplants? Have a look here.
How poop transplants can actually help cure bacterial infections
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