Build 'Noah's ark' for beneficial gut microbes, scientists say

Repository would store ‘friendly’ germs from the intestines of people in remote communities for future medical treatmentsScientists have put forward plans for a microbial “Noah’s ark” to preserve beneficial bugs found in the guts of people living in some of the most remote communities on Earth.The move to save the microbes is driven by concerns that modern lifestyles are wiping out organisms that have colonised human intestines for millennia and are vital for good health.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 5, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Microbiology Science Obesity Asthma Allergies Autism Source Type: news