EPISODE · Jul 17, 2014 · 4 MIN
Gut bacteria seek out injuries
from Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · host The Naked Scientists
Marshall Montrose, of the University of Cincinnati, explained to Chris Smith how these gut bacteria, present in half the population's stomachs, can cause problems. Small wounds in the stomach lining, caused by things like aspirin, are quickly and effectively converged upon by these tiny microbes. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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Marshall Montrose, of the University of Cincinnati, explained to Chris Smith how these gut bacteria, present in half the population's stomachs, can cause problems. Small wounds in the stomach lining, caused by things like aspirin, are quickly and effectively converged upon by these tiny microbes. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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