One person's waste could be another's shot at fighting cancer. The idea may sound far-fetched, but it is gaining momentum in cancer care. Researchers are testing fecal microbiota transplants as a way ...

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating "good viruses" from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their ...

When we’re young, our brains retain neuroplasticity as they grow and adapt, a useful attribute that slowly degrades as we age ...

Fecal transplants use feces from a donor to help adjust the balance of organisms in your gut. Research is mixed on whether they can help treat IBS, but research is ongoing. Irritable bowel syndrome ...

A trio of new studies, published simultaneously last month in Nature Medicine, add to growing evidence that manipulating the gut microbiome may enhance responses to immunotherapy in selected patients ...

Fecal transplants have been successfully used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Researchers are currently studying whether they may also be used for weight loss and other metabolic issues. A fecal ...

A non-randomized clinical trial examining the safety and acceptability of fecal microbiota transplantation in long-term acute care hospital patients revealed that the intervention is safe and ...

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