Katherine Attieh
As Above, So Below: The Gut Microbiome
If you have ever spent time with a new parent then you may have noticed that 90% of their conversations are faeces related; frequency, colour, texture, smell it's all openly discussed. As our little ones learn to master the potty we too relearn the rules of polite society and censor our toilet talk. Poo has been considered such an impolite topic of conversation for so long, in fact, that the mere mention of the word 'gut' would prompt looks of disgust. It's as if our distaste for such topics has blinded us to the critical nature of this magnificent organ,...
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