Current：Home > ContactCould your smelly farts help science? -WealthTrack
Could your smelly farts help science?
View
Date：2025-04-17 22:17:51
Farts are funny and sometimes smelly. But are they a legitimate topic of research?
More than 40% of people worldwide are estimated to suffer from some kind of functional gut disorder, such as acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
So, yes, freelance science writer Claire Ainsworth thinks so. Ainsworth recently sat down with Short Waveco-host Emily Kwong to talk about two teams of scientists studying intestinal gases, who she profiled in an article in New Scientist.
"Gases are so cool because they kind of let us eavesdrop on the conversations that are going on within this ecosystem and how that relates to our health," Ainsworth says.
veryGood！ (7)
Related
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Hungary’s Orbán says Ukraine is ‘light years away’ from joining the EU
- Estonia’s Kallas is reelected to lead party despite a scandal over husband’s Russia business ties
- Kaitlin Armstrong, convicted of killing pro cyclist Mo Wilson, sentenced to 90 years in prison
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- Political violence threatens to intensify as the 2024 campaign heats up, experts on extremism warn
- The world’s attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause
- Philippines leader Marcos’ visit to Hawaii boosts US-Philippines bond and recalls family history
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
- Shedeur Sanders battered, knocked out of Colorado football game against Washington State
Ranking
- Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
- More than a foot of snow, 100 mph wind gusts possible as storm approaches Sierra Nevada
- Nicole Kidman Reveals Big Little Lies Season 3 Is Coming
- This cursed season should finally put the 'NFL is scripted' conspiracies to rest
- Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
- UN team says 32 babies are among scores of critically ill patients stranded in Gaza’s main hospital
- Russian drones target Kyiv as UK Defense Ministry says little chance of front-line change
- Taylor Swift Says She's Devastated After Fan Dies at Her Brazil Concert
Recommendation
Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
K-12 schools improve protection against online attacks, but many are vulnerable to ransomware gangs
Ronda Rousey makes surprise Ring of Honor appearance. Will she sign with AEW?
Why Americans feel gloomy about the economy despite falling inflation and low unemployment
Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
You'll L.O.V.E. What Ashlee Simpson Says Is the Key to Her and Evan Ross' Marriage
Nearby Residents and Environmentalists Criticize New Dominion Natural Gas Power Plant As a ‘Slap In the Face’
$1.35 billion Mega Millions winner sues mother of his child for disclosing jackpot win