Page Turner Posted June 15, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 15, 2019 One dead after poop transplant gone wrong Varying transplantation methods aside, how does one control, quantify, and standardize poop? This is especially challenging since it’s still unclear which (if any) features of feces are or could be therapeutic. Are specific microbial strains key? Or combinations? Or concentrations? It’s all still undetermined. And unlike typical pharmaceuticals, which are purposefully concocted, dung can come with potentially harmful components, such as pathogens and toxins. How should poop be screened for those? In July 2013, the FDA held a public workshop on the daunting subject, taking input from researchers, doctors, companies, and the public. The agency came away with the mushy decision to regulate FMTs with a light touch until there’s more data. As the agency puts it, it decided to “exercise enforcement discretion.” ...discuss. First dibs on any "shitty way to die" comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 15, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 15, 2019 Besides microbial and chemical content, I heard of one other measurement. A guy named Neil, who graduated from UMBC in Chemistry the year before I did, stopped by the UMBC Chemistry Department the next year: his first in medical school. He said he had just completed a research project to determine why some shit floats and some sinks: does it float due to higher fat content or higher gas bubble content? He said the study came to the conclusion it was the gas bubble content. I don't know which medical journal published the findings! Neil's claim to fame at UMBC was that his childhood babysitter had been teenager Cass Elliott, later to become Mama Cass of the Mamas and the Papas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted June 15, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 15, 2019 I'm not going to talk about this. It's the stupidest shit I have ever seen. I draw the line at coffee enemas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted June 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, donkpow said: I draw the line at coffee enemas. ...but which side of that line are you on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 15, 2019 This thread makes me feel smarter while at the same time making me fear for the human race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted June 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, jsharr said: This thread makes me feel smarter while at the same time making me fear for the human race ... I was hoping that you, of all the people here, would have some insight and ideas on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 15, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Page Turner said: ... I was hoping that you, of all the people here, would have some insight and ideas on this. I have a hard enough time keeping my shit together to worry about yours 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted June 15, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Page Turner said: ...but which side of that line are you on ? The side that says "For crying out loud, don't be an idiot!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 15, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, donkpow said: The side that says "For crying out loud, don't be an idiot!" Did they push too hard? Was the coffee too hot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted June 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 15, 2019 1 minute ago, jsharr said: Did they push too hard? Was the coffee too hot? Couldn't say. I don't like things around my bung hole. Which is why I think we should be ready to repel an alien invasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, donkpow said: Couldn't say. I don't like things around my bung hole. Which is why I think we should be ready to repel an alien invasion. I hear Parodybot makes a great cup of joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted June 15, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, jsharr said: I hear Parodybot makes a great cup of joe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 15, 2019 Share #13 Posted June 15, 2019 Garbage in, garbage out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 17, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 17, 2019 I think it is a good idea to cram your ass full of additional poop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #15 Posted June 17, 2019 On 6/15/2019 at 12:10 PM, jsharr said: I hear Parodybot makes a great cup of joe. I have decided parodybot rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #16 Posted June 17, 2019 Shit happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #17 Posted June 17, 2019 In a continuing series of lessons on the language of sailors this new phrase is introduced here: Ain't that some shit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted June 17, 2019 15 hours ago, Randomguy said: I think it is a good idea to cram your ass full of additional poop. ...let him who is without poop cast the first turd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 17, 2019 Share #19 Posted June 17, 2019 I have never run out of poop. I see no need to seek donations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 17, 2019 Share #20 Posted June 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Further said: I have never run out of poop. I see no need to seek donations. Dammit, I was gonna give you some for Christmas! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #21 Posted June 17, 2019 Just now, Randomguy said: Dammit, I was gonna give you some for Christmas! No shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #22 Posted June 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: No shit! Were u ever a sailor??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #23 Posted June 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Were u ever a sailor??? Nope! I did enjoy eating Crackerjacks and watching Popeye though! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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