Obesity is linked to gut microbiota disturbance, but not among statin-treated individuals

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2012, the European Union MetaCardis consortium, comprising 14 research groups from six European countries with multidi

Updated on: June 22,2024

Obesity is linked to gut microbiota disturbance, but not among statin-treated individuals

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2012, the European Union MetaCardis consortium, comprising 14 research groups from six European countries with multidi

Updated on:June 22,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on: November 23,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on:November 23,2024

Implementing microbiome diagnostics in personalized medicine: Rise of pharmacomicrobiomics

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Commentary identifies three actionable challenges for translating pharmacomicrobiomics to personalized medicine in 2020. Pharmacomicrobiomic

Updated on: March 26,2024

Implementing microbiome diagnostics in personalized medicine: Rise of pharmacomicrobiomics

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Commentary identifies three actionable challenges for translating pharmacomicrobiomics to personalized medicine in 2020. Pharmacomicrobiomic

Updated on:March 26,2024

How gut microbes help alleviate constipation

How gut microbes help alleviate constipationbyCell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motilit

Updated on: January 24,2024

How gut microbes help alleviate constipation

How gut microbes help alleviate constipationbyCell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motilit

Updated on:January 24,2024

Early use of biologics recommended in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationMedical Management of Moderate to Severe Luminal and Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationCrohn&#39

Updated on: May 19,2024

Early use of biologics recommended in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationMedical Management of Moderate to Severe Luminal and Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationCrohn&#39

Updated on:May 19,2024

Thalidomide cuts recurrent bleeding in small-intestinal angiodysplasia, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent bleeding due to small-intestinal angiodysplasia (SIA), thalidomide treatment results in a reduction in bleeding, according to a study published in the Nov.

Updated on: January 24,2024

Thalidomide cuts recurrent bleeding in small-intestinal angiodysplasia, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with recurrent bleeding due to small-intestinal angiodysplasia (SIA), thalidomide treatment results in a reduction in bleeding, according to a study published in the Nov.

Updated on:January 24,2024

Risk for advanced neoplasm low 10+ years after negative colonoscopy

by Lori SolomonThe risk for advanced colorectal neoplasms (ADNs) 10 or more years after a negative screening colonoscopy is low, according to a study published online Jan. 17 inJAMA Internal Med

Updated on: June 08,2024

Risk for advanced neoplasm low 10+ years after negative colonoscopy

by Lori SolomonThe risk for advanced colorectal neoplasms (ADNs) 10 or more years after a negative screening colonoscopy is low, according to a study published online Jan. 17 inJAMA Internal Med

Updated on:June 08,2024

Does cesarean section delivery affect a child's risk of developing gastrointestinal diseases?

by WileyHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaNew research published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandina

Updated on: May 28,2024

Does cesarean section delivery affect a child's risk of developing gastrointestinal diseases?

by WileyHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaNew research published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandina

Updated on:May 28,2024

Scientists reveal the role of immune progenitor cells in the repair of inflamed intestinal tissue

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2022110712The human body contains an array of coexisting commensal microbes, primarily gut bacteria, which have

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists reveal the role of immune progenitor cells in the repair of inflamed intestinal tissue

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2022110712The human body contains an array of coexisting commensal microbes, primarily gut bacteria, which have

Updated on:June 03,2024

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat

Updated on: June 03,2024

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat

Updated on:June 03,2024

Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFermentation, one of the oldest food production andpreservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. Fro

Updated on: March 14,2024

Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFermentation, one of the oldest food production andpreservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. Fro

Updated on:March 14,2024

American College of Gastroenterology updates clinical guidelines for benign anorectal disorders

(HealthDay)—In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the October issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented

Updated on: May 28,2024

American College of Gastroenterology updates clinical guidelines for benign anorectal disorders

(HealthDay)—In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the October issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented

Updated on:May 28,2024