Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on:May 21,2024

Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainΤhe ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals

Updated on: May 11,2024

Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainΤhe ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals

Updated on:May 11,2024

Capsule delivery of fecal microbiota transplant has similar effectiveness to transplant by colonoscopy

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFMT Capsules for Oral Delivery. Credit: University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics ProgramRecent work published inClinical Gastroenterology and

Updated on: June 08,2024

Capsule delivery of fecal microbiota transplant has similar effectiveness to transplant by colonoscopy

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFMT Capsules for Oral Delivery. Credit: University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics ProgramRecent work published inClinical Gastroenterology and

Updated on:June 08,2024

Fecal transplant throws new light on inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GroningenHow the adoptive transfer of altered gut microbiota is sufficient to disrupt/restore intestinal tissue homeostasis. Credit: Markus Schwalbe and Sahar El Aidy, University

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal transplant throws new light on inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GroningenHow the adoptive transfer of altered gut microbiota is sufficient to disrupt/restore intestinal tissue homeostasis. Credit: Markus Schwalbe and Sahar El Aidy, University

Updated on:June 22,2024

Expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageGastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageGastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach

Updated on:March 12,2024

Microbiota transplantation as a therapeutic tool: Deciphering how the technique affects different diseases

by Università di TrentoVariability of strain engraftment and retention across disease, antibiotics use and clinical success. a, Distribution of the fraction of donor strains and the fraction of retain

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiota transplantation as a therapeutic tool: Deciphering how the technique affects different diseases

by Università di TrentoVariability of strain engraftment and retention across disease, antibiotics use and clinical success. a, Distribution of the fraction of donor strains and the fraction of retain

Updated on:May 17,2024

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

Updated on: May 19,2024

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

Updated on:May 19,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on: April 01,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on:April 01,2024

Fecal transplants may reduce alcohol use, early research suggests

by Jackie Kruszewski,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has published preliminary but striking evidence that shows the transpl

Updated on: March 13,2024

Fecal transplants may reduce alcohol use, early research suggests

by Jackie Kruszewski,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has published preliminary but striking evidence that shows the transpl

Updated on:March 13,2024

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu

Updated on: March 28,2024

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu

Updated on:March 28,2024

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on: June 25,2024

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on:June 25,2024

Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb

Updated on: March 14,2024

Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb

Updated on:March 14,2024