It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine

Updated on: March 26,2024

It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine

Updated on:March 26,2024

Revolutionizing probiotic therapy: The emergence of CRISPR-Cas engineered strains

byNanJing Agricultural UniversityCRISPR-based genome editing in probiotics. Credit: BioDesign ResearchProbiotics, defined as live microorganisms beneficial to health, have shown promise in areas

Updated on: January 24,2024

Revolutionizing probiotic therapy: The emergence of CRISPR-Cas engineered strains

byNanJing Agricultural UniversityCRISPR-based genome editing in probiotics. Credit: BioDesign ResearchProbiotics, defined as live microorganisms beneficial to health, have shown promise in areas

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit:Gastro Hep Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.03.019Newly diagnosed people with Crohn's disease (CD) in the United Sta

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit:Gastro Hep Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.03.019Newly diagnosed people with Crohn's disease (CD) in the United Sta

Updated on:April 03,2024

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on: June 12,2024

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on:June 12,2024

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on: April 24,2024

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on:April 24,2024

New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m

Updated on: January 25,2024

New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m

Updated on:January 25,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on: May 17,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on:May 17,2024

AI technique reveals gut biome's role in depression and high blood pressure

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaA gut microbiota rendering showing staphylococcus, enterococcus and lactobacillus bacteria. Credit: University of FloridaTo solve the elusive medical mystery

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI technique reveals gut biome's role in depression and high blood pressure

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaA gut microbiota rendering showing staphylococcus, enterococcus and lactobacillus bacteria. Credit: University of FloridaTo solve the elusive medical mystery

Updated on:May 26,2024

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t

Updated on: January 24,2024

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Canadians with peptic ulcer disease faced mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Toronto has revealed the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulce

Updated on: January 24,2024

Canadians with peptic ulcer disease faced mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Toronto has revealed the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulce

Updated on:January 24,2024

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat

Updated on: June 08,2024

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat

Updated on:June 08,2024

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on: April 20,2024

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on:April 20,2024