Feces : Science World Report

Jan 11, 2016 11:02 PM EST

Could Obesity Be Cured With Freeze-Dried Fecal Pills?

It might sound a bit unsanitary, but could poop pills help curb obesity?

Oct 27, 2015 10:37 AM EDT

The Loss of Massive Mammals Means We Lose Their Poop and Their Nutrients

When we lose large animals to extinction, we may be disrupting the entire globe's nutrient cycle. Scientists have found that the loss of whales and oversized land mammals may cause our planet to be less fertile.

Jun 25, 2015 06:08 PM EDT

A Mix Of Chlorine And Pee Is Why Pool Water Makes Your Eyes Red

Most of us who've been in the pool know that if we open our eyes underwater for too long, they're bound to sting. But that's just the chlorine working its magic, right? Turns out, it might be a bit more than that. It could also be chlorine mixed in with pee and/or poop.

Jun 07, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

Is Your Toothbrush Contaminated With Other People's Poop?

Researchers at Quinnipiac University have made a bit of a gross discovery. Turns out that our toothbrush probably has someone else's poop on it, especially if we're leaving it out in the bathroom.

Jun 07, 2015 01:39 PM EDT

Infection Of Cat Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii Linked To Increased Risk Of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Statistics show that roughly 30 percent of U.S. households own cats. Of course, pet owners love this adorable creature very much, but could a common parasite linked to the animal also pose the danger of mental illness?

May 22, 2014 07:36 AM EDT

1,500-Year-Old Human Feces Sheds Light on Ancient Caribbean Cultures

Archaeologists have uncovered 1,500-year-old fossilized feces and scientists have now analyzed the bacteria and fungi within it. The new findings reveal a bit more about cultures living in the Caribbean over a thousand years ago.