What is a fecal microbial transplant? - Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind
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1,700 years ago, Chinese alchemist Ge Hong was renowned for his soup that could cure diarrhea-stricken patients. It had a surprising secret ingredient: feces. While it might seem unwise to consume feces, exciting new research suggests that taking poop into the body in other ways might benefit our health. Kathryn M. Stephenson & David L. Suskind share the science of fecal microbial transplantation.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Kathryn M. Stephenson, David L. Suskind
- Director
- Luísa Holanda
- Narrator
- Susan Zimmerman
- Storyboard Artist
- Luísa Holanda
- Animator
- Murilo Jardim
