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Related: About this forumA scientist figured out how to get data from farts, and it could save lives.
http://www.upworthy.com/a-scientist-figured-out-how-to-get-data-from-farts-and-it-could-save-lives?c=upw1Though we've given a nickname to each and every one of their many variations the "squeaker," the "SBD," the "Dutch oven" and used them as the punchline to many a juvenile joke, the only thing more discomforting than a fart itself is how little we actually know about them.
Some experts will tell you that the old one cheek sneak is a sign of healthy gut microbes. Others will say that it could be an early indicator of a much more serious stomach problem, like inflammatory bowel disease or even colon cancer. I'm pretty sure that not letting them go causes spontaneous combustion, but what are we supposed to think?! If only there were someone who could settle this debate once and for all!
Thankfully, there is one man who thinks he has found a cure for our wind-breaking woes.
His name is Peter Gibson, and he's the professor and director of fartology which I've learned is technically called "gastroenterology" at the Alfred Centre and Monash University in Australia.
Over the past few years, Professor Gibson has been working tirelessly to create a device capable of measuring our gas at each stage of digestion.
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A scientist figured out how to get data from farts, and it could save lives. (Original Post)
eridani
Apr 2016
OP
He could write a series of novels about me right now as I wait to get my gallbladder out.
yourout
Apr 2016
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SoLeftIAmRight
(4,883 posts)1. DU - see it all here
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dchill
(38,472 posts)2. Who gives a farthing?
JK! I do!
safeinOhio
(32,674 posts)3. This post stinks
that's why I love DU
trusty elf
(7,387 posts)4. Trump!
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Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)5. Anyone up for a beer run?
yourout
(7,527 posts)6. He could write a series of novels about me right now as I wait to get my gallbladder out.
I have been miserable as hell the last two months.
MisterP
(23,730 posts)8. UGH, the "internal blowtorch" effect and the constant sweats: even bodyslamming yourself
to dislodge the bastard doesn't help
yourout
(7,527 posts)9. Did you have yours out? How did it go?
How fast did your gut straighten out?
Callmecrazy
(3,065 posts)7. Analyze this!