Probiotic engineered to clear ammonia from the body passes first phase of human trials

As we learn more and more about how the bacteria in our gut can affect our entire body, some researchers are looking to specifically genetically engineer probiotics to act as novel, living medicines. New data published in the journal Science Translational Medicine has described the results of a human trial testing the safety of a non-pathogenic strain of E. coli engineered to mop up excess ammonia in a person's large intestine.

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Category: Medical

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• Bacteria
• Gut Bacteria
• Microbiome
• Probiotic

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