'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on: February 21,2024

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on:February 21,2024

Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome

by University of GothenburgCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) p

Updated on: May 14,2024

Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome

by University of GothenburgCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) p

Updated on:May 14,2024

Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation

by Ricardo Muniz,FAPESPMelatonin (MLT) potentiates the acute inflammation in experimental colitis.Intestinal inflammation was induced by exposure to 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in drin

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation

by Ricardo Muniz,FAPESPMelatonin (MLT) potentiates the acute inflammation in experimental colitis.Intestinal inflammation was induced by exposure to 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in drin

Updated on:April 20,2024

Bowel habits written in the DNA: New clues for irritable bowel syndrome

by CIC bioGUNECredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a large-scale study published inCell Genomics, researchers studied the DNA of more than 160,000 people who provided information on the frequency

Updated on: June 12,2024

Bowel habits written in the DNA: New clues for irritable bowel syndrome

by CIC bioGUNECredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a large-scale study published inCell Genomics, researchers studied the DNA of more than 160,000 people who provided information on the frequency

Updated on:June 12,2024

Guidance provided for fecal microbiota transplantation in children

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is recommended for moderate-to-severe or recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), according to a clinical repo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Guidance provided for fecal microbiota transplantation in children

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is recommended for moderate-to-severe or recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), according to a clinical repo

Updated on:January 24,2024

New drug application doubles rates of remission in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in

Updated on: April 24,2024

New drug application doubles rates of remission in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in

Updated on:April 24,2024

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and

Updated on: January 24,2024

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

Updated on: February 21,2024

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

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on:April 11,2024

Study finds potential therapeutic targets to inhibit colorectal cancer progression

by Nagoya UniversityRepresentative images of human colon cancer tissue showing the localization of gremlin 1-positive (left) and meflin-positive (right) cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in th

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds potential therapeutic targets to inhibit colorectal cancer progression

by Nagoya UniversityRepresentative images of human colon cancer tissue showing the localization of gremlin 1-positive (left) and meflin-positive (right) cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in th

Updated on:April 11,2024

Too many babies are still dying from serious intestinal disease, as improvements slow and disparities persist

by Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) SocietyMicah, before he developed necrotizing enterocolitis. Credit: Jennifer Canvasser, NEC SocietyA study published inJAMA Network Openhas found that i

Updated on: March 28,2024

Too many babies are still dying from serious intestinal disease, as improvements slow and disparities persist

by Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) SocietyMicah, before he developed necrotizing enterocolitis. Credit: Jennifer Canvasser, NEC SocietyA study published inJAMA Network Openhas found that i

Updated on:March 28,2024

Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsStudy co-author Dr. Samir Gupta, chief of gastroenterology at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, says some patients and primary care providers misunderstand

Updated on: June 28,2024

Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsStudy co-author Dr. Samir Gupta, chief of gastroenterology at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, says some patients and primary care providers misunderstand

Updated on:June 28,2024