Rachael Barry

Abstract Investigating the gut microbiome and metabolome frequently requires faecal samples, which can be difficult to obtain. Previous studies have shown that rectal swabs are comparable to faecal samples for analysing gut microbiota composition and key metabolites. In this study, 3D printed rectal swabs were compared with conventional flocked swabs and faecal samples, due to the potential advantages 3D printing as a technique offers for swab production and development.

HAMILTON — Mike Meyer calls himself “the hillbilly forklift driver,” though he has been retired since 2014. He uses the word “hillbilly” enough that I had to ask him what the word meant to him. And for one, he wanted to be clear that hillbilly is a genre of music, and that he does not use it or think about it negatively.

HAMILTON — Every Saturday at 9 a.m., there is an opportunity to practice yoga at Fish Creek Trail, on the stage. The class is free and hosted by Hamilton Parks Department, and taught by Traci Rocho of Angola. Rocho has been teaching for three years, earning her certification in 2016 at Bike and Soul in Angola, under the instruction of Shakti Rachel Redding, who started Inner Power Yoga and has held several teacher training courses at the location.