Topic: Poop Pills

2 chapters across the catalog

Podcaster Down!
Episode 1848 2:24:30 - 2:26:47

1848: Podcaster Down!

Poop Pills, Fecal Transplant Research

Medical researchers in Canada are conducting a phase one study using "poop pills" (fecal transplants) to extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. The study relies on "golden poop" from healthy donors to introduce beneficial microbes into the digestive systems of patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Golden Poop
Episode 1742 3:07:02 - 3:08:41

1742: Golden Poop

Poop Pills, Pancreatic Cancer Research

Medical researchers in Canada are conducting a phase one study using "poop pills" (fecal transplants) to improve survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients. The study involves patients consuming odorless capsules containing microbes from healthy donors to help fight tumors during chemotherapy. Researchers are actively seeking "golden poop" donors, as only one in 43 samples meets the high quality standards required for the treatment.