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Smart Underwear Tracks Farts for Gut Health Study

Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: Researchers at the University of Maryland develop smart underwear to measure flatulence and explore gut health.
WHO: University of Maryland researchers
WHAT: Development of smart underwear to track flatulence
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
WHERE: University of Maryland
WHY: To quantify intestinal gas production and revisit farting assumptions
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