‘Poop vault’: Why scientists in Switzerland are freezing human waste

The Microbiota Vault in Switzerland is home to thousands of frozen human waste samples. Scientists aim to gather 10,000 samples by 2029. Notably, human poop contains billions of microbes, and researchers hope to preserve them for future use in tackling health or medical issues. The vault also houses close to 200 kinds of fermented foods, known for their microbe-rich content that helps support gut health

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