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Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c
Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common
Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the gut microbiome have been linked to lower survival rates for people who have undergone kidney and liver transplants,

Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the gut microbiome have been linked to lower survival rates for people who have undergone kidney and liver transplants,
Investigating methods for preventing pancreatitis after endoscopy

Investigating methods for preventing pancreatitis after endoscopy

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-inflammatory drugs alone are not sufficient to prevent inflammation of the pancreas following a common endoscopic p

Investigating methods for preventing pancreatitis after endoscopy

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-inflammatory drugs alone are not sufficient to prevent inflammation of the pancreas following a common endoscopic p
Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,
Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFermentation, one of the oldest food production andpreservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. Fro

Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFermentation, one of the oldest food production andpreservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. Fro
Study identifies 'Achilles heel' of bacteria linked to Crohn's disease

Study identifies 'Achilles heel' of bacteria linked to Crohn's disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe discovery of an "Achilles heel" in a type of gut bacteria that causes intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's d

Study identifies 'Achilles heel' of bacteria linked to Crohn's disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe discovery of an "Achilles heel" in a type of gut bacteria that causes intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's d
Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi
How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger
New treatment for recurrence of C. difficile infection approved by FDA

New treatment for recurrence of C. difficile infection approved by FDA

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VOWST, a microbiota-based therapeutic to prevent recurrence of C. difficile Inf

New treatment for recurrence of C. difficile infection approved by FDA

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VOWST, a microbiota-based therapeutic to prevent recurrence of C. difficile Inf
Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples

Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative mobile phone application was found to be as good as expert gastroenterologists at characterizing stool specimens,&nbs

Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative mobile phone application was found to be as good as expert gastroenterologists at characterizing stool specimens,&nbs
How cellular plasticity drives cancer metastasis

How cellular plasticity drives cancer metastasis

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 90% of deaths from cancer are a result of metastasis—that is, from cancer's ability to spread from

How cellular plasticity drives cancer metastasis

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 90% of deaths from cancer are a result of metastasis—that is, from cancer's ability to spread from