This Bank Pays Money For Poop

09/07/2024 0 min Temporada 1 Episodio 24
This Bank Pays Money For Poop

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Episode Synopsis

You can donate blood, plasma, eggs, and sperm. Why not poop? Yes, your feces are perhaps your greatest untapped monetary resource. Thanks to a nonprofit organization called OpenBiome, you can cash in to the tune of $13,000 a year -- and save lives while you're at it.In this fascinating episode, we dive into the world of medical science and economics to uncover the surprising truth behind a bank that pays for human stool. Join us as we explore how certain organizations collect, process, and use human fecal matter for groundbreaking medical research and treatments. We'll discuss the science behind fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), their benefits, and the rigorous screening processes involved. Our guest experts will shed light on how these donations are helping to combat serious diseases like Clostridium difficile infections, and why healthy donors are in high demand. Tune in to discover the unexpected ways your bodily waste could save lives and earn you some cash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.