I think they might have it backwards. If the gut bacteria is more efficient more nutrients are extracted which can be converted and stored by the body making you fat not slim.

Also in Jurasic Park the DNA was sealed in amber. Wouldn't that extend the half life. Does this mean Walt Disney and Ted Williams only have 521 years to be revived :)

ehem. Ever hear of this new fangled thing called no limit texas holdem? I hear they play it at casinos.