The Science of Poop Transplants

The chapter explores the concept of poop transplants, emphasizing the potential health benefits of transferring gut microbes from one person to another through fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). It discusses how these transplants could potentially reverse age-related decline, improve brain function and memory, and regulate age-related changes in the body and mind. The chapter also touches on the methods, challenges, and future possibilities of fecal transplants, shedding light on the scientific aspects and historical context of this intriguing medical procedure.