The microbiome controls immune system fitness

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMicrobiota-induced type I interferons control the functionality of dendritic cells. Credit: Schaupp/ Charité.Working alongside colleagues in Mainz, Bern, Ha

Updated on: May 17,2024 7

The microbiome controls immune system fitness

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMicrobiota-induced type I interferons control the functionality of dendritic cells. Credit: Schaupp/ Charité.Working alongside colleagues in Mainz, Bern, Ha

Updated on:May 17,2024 7

Why protecting the brain against infection takes guts

by University of Cambridge3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010

Updated on: May 17,2024 4

Why protecting the brain against infection takes guts

by University of Cambridge3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010

Updated on:May 17,2024 4

Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

by University of British ColumbiaMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study suggests tha

Updated on: March 12,2024 15

Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

by University of British ColumbiaMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study suggests tha

Updated on:March 12,2024 15

Study: Nutrient-regulated hormone alters stem cell function

by Jenni Ho,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the lab of University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Director Mark Evers, M.D., demonstrates the critical role of the hormo

Updated on: April 02,2024 13

Study: Nutrient-regulated hormone alters stem cell function

by Jenni Ho,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the lab of University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Director Mark Evers, M.D., demonstrates the critical role of the hormo

Updated on:April 02,2024 13

Researchers suggest stool transplants can battle serious infections

by University of British ColumbiaUBCO researchers Negin Kazemian and her supervisor, Assistant Professor Sepideh Pakpour, are investigating the internal dynamics of fecal matter donors and recipi

Updated on: April 09,2024 12

Researchers suggest stool transplants can battle serious infections

by University of British ColumbiaUBCO researchers Negin Kazemian and her supervisor, Assistant Professor Sepideh Pakpour, are investigating the internal dynamics of fecal matter donors and recipi

Updated on:April 09,2024 12

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on: May 10,2024 6

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on:May 10,2024 6

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

A deep look into the gut's hormones

by Hubrecht InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDid you ever wonder where that sudden feeling of hunger comes from when your empty stomach rumbles? Thousands of hormone-producing cells, or enteroen

Updated on: May 23,2024 4

A deep look into the gut's hormones

by Hubrecht InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDid you ever wonder where that sudden feeling of hunger comes from when your empty stomach rumbles? Thousands of hormone-producing cells, or enteroen

Updated on:May 23,2024 4

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b

Updated on: March 12,2024 15

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b

Updated on:March 12,2024 15

Video capsule endoscopy safe, effective alternative for diagnosing GI bleeding during COVID-19

by Susan E.w. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about how health care is delivered. Indeed,

Updated on: May 21,2024 5

Video capsule endoscopy safe, effective alternative for diagnosing GI bleeding during COVID-19

by Susan E.w. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about how health care is delivered. Indeed,

Updated on:May 21,2024 5

Recommendations developed for evaluating chronic diarrhea

(HealthDay)—In new American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) clinical practice guidelines, published in the September issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for laboratory

Updated on: May 17,2024 3

Recommendations developed for evaluating chronic diarrhea

(HealthDay)—In new American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) clinical practice guidelines, published in the September issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for laboratory

Updated on:May 17,2024 3

A more plant-based diet without stomach troubles: getting rid of FODMAPs with enzymes

by VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet is a good choice for both climate and health. However, many plant-based products, especially legumes, contai

Updated on: May 28,2024 5

A more plant-based diet without stomach troubles: getting rid of FODMAPs with enzymes

by VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet is a good choice for both climate and health. However, many plant-based products, especially legumes, contai

Updated on:May 28,2024 5