Fecal transplants for autism deliver success in clinical trials

Re:Fecal transplants for autism deliver success in clinical ... by someguyiguess on Saturday May 16, 2026 @08:37AM (#48159688)

Pretty sure there’s a shorter path to the top of the intestines than through the nose but I’m no Biologist.

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Re:Fecal transplants for autism deliver success in clinical ... by tyre on Saturday May 16, 2026 @08:39AM (#48159709)

If you’re implying it is through the rectum, you’ve definitely got some bio to brush up on. The small intestine alone is >20ft long.

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Re:Fecal transplants for autism deliver success in clinical ... by dacops on Saturday May 16, 2026 @09:32AM (#48160137)

There really isn't. From the mouth is basically the same distance and it contains teeth and a tongue. Through the rectum is much much much farther through meters of intestine. Through the skin creates a surgical hole that's going to be difficult to keep sterile.

The shortest safe path is via the nostril.

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