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What poop says about your health | ASU KEDtalk

For Me’lisa Crawford, talking about poop isn’t gross or impolite — it’s an important part of a day’s work. She studies poop to learn about the microbiome, or gut bacteria, and to understand how gut bacteria affect your health.

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Chewing the fat: How we talk about our bodies

“Does this make me look fat?” has become a part of regular conversation. ASU researchers are exploring what this means culturally.

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law and policy

Smart tech sprints forward, but the law lags behind

Researchers at ASU are exploring law and policy options for protecting users’ privacy and security without stifling innovation on the internet of things.

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What is the internet of things?

In this series on the internet of things, ASU experts discuss what the internet of things is, what it means for us now, and what it will mean for future generations.

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