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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Photo by CDC/ Lois S. Wiggs (PHIL #6260), 2004.

Fecal microbiota transplantation a promising treatment for C. difficile

Joy Christopher
December 13, 2015

You are only 10 percent human. The average human being has over 100 trillion microbes in and on their body — more than 10 times the number of human cells. These tiny travelers are not just passing through...

Study uncovers the role of gut bacteria in the effectiveness of cancer treatments

Anna Michmerhuizen
December 4, 2015

How often do you think about the bacteria living in your intestine? Since these microbes, known as gut bacteria, play an important role in keeping our digestive systems healthy, we all might consider spending...

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