A brief medical history of farting

http://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2016/6/7/11876444/pubmed-farts-gas-flatulence-argon-study

A brief medical history of farting

This article discusses a study published in PubMed that aims to clarify the composition and origin of human flatulence. The study examines the ratio of different gases present in flatulence, with a particular focus on the presence of argon. It concludes that despite previous beliefs, argon is not a significant component of flatulence. The article also explores the cultural and social aspects of discussing flatulence and highlights the importance of scientific research in challenging and dispelling common misconceptions about bodily functions.

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This article discusses a study published in PubMed that aims to clarify the composition and origin of human flatulence. The study examines the ratio of different gases present in flatulence, with a particular focus on the presence of argon. It concludes that despite previous beliefs, argon is not a significant component of flatulence. The article also explores the cultural and social aspects of discussing flatulence and highlights the importance of scientific research in challenging and dispelling common misconceptions about bodily functions.