In Switzerland, opened a storage of excrement to save humanity.

Scientists from the Institute of Medical Microbiology have created a repository of microbiota. One day it may save humanity from extinction. Bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in the human gut play a key role in the breakdown of food, help absorb nutrients, and also participate in other body systems. However, the diversity of the microbiota is gradually decreasing, so the scientists decided to create a repository of frozen stool samples. The microflora of them can be re-cultivated if it turns out to be useful for humans. To date, the team has collected about 3,000 stool samples. However, the researchers want to expand their collection, as the microbiome varies by region and lifestyle.