fecal matter
Fecal matter is the solid or semi-solid waste material expelled from the digestive tract of animals, including humans, consisting of undigested food, bacteria, and cellular debris. In scientific and medical fields, it's a key indicator of gut health and environmental contamination, while in everyday contexts, it's often a euphemism to discuss something we'd rather not dwell on.
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Human fecal matter contains a vast microbiome with trillions of bacteria, some of which can be harnessed for health benefits like in fecal microbiota transplants that have cured up to 90% of recurrent Clostridium difficile infections in clinical trials. This gooey waste product is also being explored as a renewable energy source through biogas production, turning what we flush away into potential power.
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