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Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer

Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mutant protein found in humans with colon cancer blocks a pathway that regulates proliferation and expansion of cells, increasing amounts

Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mutant protein found in humans with colon cancer blocks a pathway that regulates proliferation and expansion of cells, increasing amounts
Do men really take longer to poo?

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh
Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h
Researchers identify the proteins that cause intestinal disease

Researchers identify the proteins that cause intestinal disease

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tel Aviv University have created an artificial intelligence platform that can identify the specific proteins that allow bacteria to

Researchers identify the proteins that cause intestinal disease

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tel Aviv University have created an artificial intelligence platform that can identify the specific proteins that allow bacteria to
Study provides novel platform to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the gut

Study provides novel platform to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the gut

by Boston University School of MedicineCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHHow could studying gastrointest

Study provides novel platform to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the gut

by Boston University School of MedicineCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHHow could studying gastrointest
Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte
Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

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.

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.
Intestinal ultrasound monitoring cuts time to treatment change in inflammatory bowel disease

Intestinal ultrasound monitoring cuts time to treatment change in inflammatory bowel disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), monitoring by intestinal ultrasound (IUS) results in reduced time to treatment change and to remission, according to a study present

Intestinal ultrasound monitoring cuts time to treatment change in inflammatory bowel disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), monitoring by intestinal ultrasound (IUS) results in reduced time to treatment change and to remission, according to a study present
Stress, stomach pain: diarrhea, constipation, ulcers & more

Stress, stomach pain: diarrhea, constipation, ulcers & more

by Shirley Eichenberger-ArcherYou may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.Can stress causestomach pain?Stress

Stress, stomach pain: diarrhea, constipation, ulcers & more

by Shirley Eichenberger-ArcherYou may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.Can stress causestomach pain?Stress
Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results

Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Salerno, Italy, have found that a simple blood test for tTG-IgA concentrations could be used as a

Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Salerno, Italy, have found that a simple blood test for tTG-IgA concentrations could be used as a
New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim
Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (

Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (