Walker and the authors note that a well - tested «next - generation probiotic» consisting of known beneficial
microbes delivered
as a
pill or other therapy could take the place of fresh feces, and this mouse system provides a way to identify the most effective bacteria, the diseases those bacteria can treat, and whether a particular diet is necessary.
Studies show that numerous contaminants are found in tap water such
as small amounts of birth control
pills, Teflon, herbicides, pathogenic
microbes and metals.