Gut bacteria and probiotics seem to be a major line of thinking in recent Crohn's research. Today I read about MyMicrobes (see below) a program where you can get your gut bacteria sequenced and then participate in a social network to discuss symptoms and remedies. This is too expensive for me to want to participate, but I think it is interesting none the less.
"The non-profit programme MyMicrobes, launched today, is inviting people to have their gut bacteria sequenced for about €1,500 (US$2,100). Acting as both social network and DNA database, the website offers a place for people to share diet tips, stories and gastrointestinal woes with one another. In exchange, researchers hope to gather a wealth of data about the bacteria living in people's guts."
http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110908/full/news.2011.523.html
"The non-profit programme MyMicrobes, launched today, is inviting people to have their gut bacteria sequenced for about €1,500 (US$2,100). Acting as both social network and DNA database, the website offers a place for people to share diet tips, stories and gastrointestinal woes with one another. In exchange, researchers hope to gather a wealth of data about the bacteria living in people's guts."
http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110908/full/news.2011.523.html
