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From Curiosity Weekly

Why Are People Getting Poop Transplants? 

Published
May 13, 2026
Length
29:47

Audio is streamed from the publisher.

Show notes

It might sound like a wacky treatment, but recently, the fecal microbiota transplant has emerged as an effective way to help reshape our gut microbiomes. There are a lot of ideas on how to use this emerging therapy, so to help us sort through the misinformation, we are joined by author and general surgeon, Dr. James Kinross. Before that, Sam digs into a bizarre question: why do humans have chins? And later, a new study reveals how heroic beavers are when it comes to combatting climate change. Link to Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KFqUsUE33IJaQduQKhmV20ZHpbwWoWtPgclpJSUjj4U/edit?usp=sharing"]( HERE _Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with_[https://twitter.com/producercody"]( [https://www.instagram.com/science.sam/"]( _Dr. Samantha Yammine_ _— for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to_ [https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity"]( [https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity](https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start) _to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply._ --- Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy]( https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy for more information.