A new study is the first to try and investigate the long-term effects of meditation on the gut microbiome. The conclusions in the study certainly lean on lots of caveats, but offer intriguing new pathways for future researchers to follow.
Mind-blowing microphotography by Wim van Egmond. From the birth of a water-flea, to ciliates eating each other, to a duel between fungi — using a combination of microscopy and stereoscopy, he's able to capture it all.
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Even if you're already a fungi enthusiast, Merlin Sheldrake will reinvigorate your love for this strange and largely unknown kingdom of organisms. The kind of book that changes the way you view the world around you.
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Tal Danino combines art and science to create something truly unique. He works with tiny, "programmable" bacteria, using various techniques to turn them into stunning, wondrous artworks.
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In this documentary director Saffron Cassaday, who has suffered from ulcerative colitis for nearly a decade, sets off on a journey to determine if fecal microbiota transplant could potentially cure her. Brave, entertaining, and highly informative.
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