{
  "id": 18514341,
  "title": "Kenya researcher maps human gut bacteria to help fight E.coli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/kenya-researcher-maps-human-gut-bacteria-to-help-fight-e-coli",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:43:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Semafor",
    "slug": "semafor",
    "url": "https://www.semafor.com/article/11/06/2026/disease-ecologist-eric-ngeno-maps-human-gut-bacteria-in-nairobi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Kenyan disease ecologist Eric Ng’eno has mapped human gut bacteria in an informal settlement in Nairobi to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant E.coli. Through his research, Ng’eno discovered that individuals with healthier microbiomes are better able to fend off dangerous strains of E.coli. To reduce the risk of antibiotic-resistant diseases, Ng’eno advises minimizing antibiotic use, getting vaccinated against diseases, and consuming fermented foods rich in healthy microbes.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}