Why Scientists Believe Frozen Human Poop Could Protect Humanity’s Future
Scientists are storing an unusual resource deep in the Swiss Alps that could one day save human waste. The Microbiota Vault, a “doomsday” freezer bank, already has more than 1,200 frozen stool samples. By 2029, it hopes to have 10,000. But why? Modern lifestyles, antibiotics, processed foods, and damage to the environment are all destroying ...
