The scientists will develop the Human Flatus Atlas, which quantifies the dynamic range of intestinal gas production. Read ...

Study participants wearing the Smart Underwear farted on average 32 times a day, which is more than the 10 to 20 farts a day ...

Ever wondered how often you fart on an average day? Scientists in the US have been pondering the same and, for the first time, have been able to put a precise number on how often people pass wind ...

Researchers want to establish a baseline range for daily fart count and gas content, which could help us discover more about the workings of the gut microbiome.

Researchers have launched a study to find a typical range for flatulence, which has been harder to measure than you might ...

Scientists created smart underwear that measures farts, helping researchers track gut microbes and define what normal ...

Rates varied, with some farting as few as four times a day and others up to 59 times. Scientists hope this new technology can provide more insight into how much expelled gas should be considered a ...

Let ‘er rip? While breaking wind could help protect against Alzheimer’s and postpartum depression, there can be too much of a “good” thing. Scientists recently discovered that we’re passing gas a lot ...

For the bolson pupfish, a good fart can be a lifesaver: These little fish live in shallow pools in Mexico where they slurp algae off of rocks and burrow into the sediment to hide from predators. When ...