In the latest Opinionated Science, the TN team look at a study of pigs’ emotions that may put you off your bacon, discover why an extinct rat shows the challenges of bringing species back from the dead and explore why bacteria of oceanic origin are key to your gut’s ability to digest a humble maki roll.

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How Does Your Gut Deal With Sushi?

Pigs' Emotions Revealed by Decoding Grunts

Exploring the Limitations of “Resurrecting” Extinct Animals

Return From Extinction