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Re:A capsule of glowing E. coli will probe your gut for sign... by unixhero on Monday May 28, 2018 @02:35AM (#17170890)
Why would I want to put E.Coli into my digestive system?
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Re:A capsule of glowing E. coli will probe your gut for sign... by carlmr on Monday May 28, 2018 @02:55AM (#17170958)
Most strains aren't harmful. You already have buttloads (pun intended) in your digestive system. It even produces Vitamin K for you.
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Re:A capsule of glowing E. coli will probe your gut for sign... by pazimzadeh on Monday May 28, 2018 @05:03AM (#17171399)
About 1% of your intestinal flora is composed of E. coli. Plus, in the system describes, the E. coli is enclosed in a capsule and won't colonize your intestine.
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