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Gene analysis generates spatial map of intestinal cells and traces their trajectories during gut inflammation

Gene analysis generates spatial map of intestinal cells and traces their trajectories during gut inflammation

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCells within the intestines perform various roles including nutrient absorption, sensing, and maintaining homeostasis. Certain chro

Gene analysis generates spatial map of intestinal cells and traces their trajectories during gut inflammation

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCells within the intestines perform various roles including nutrient absorption, sensing, and maintaining homeostasis. Certain chro
Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Pie charts with the cytosine proportion in the particular cluster to all aDMR cytosines; DNA methylation trajectories during aging as Z-sco

Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Pie charts with the cytosine proportion in the particular cluster to all aDMR cytosines; DNA methylation trajectories during aging as Z-sco
Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, study finds

Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, study finds

byHubrecht InstituteProliferating tuft cells also exsit in human primary intestine tissue. Credit: Lulu Huang, Daniel Krueger / Hubrecht InstituteIntestinal tuft cells divide to make new cells w

Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, study finds

byHubrecht InstituteProliferating tuft cells also exsit in human primary intestine tissue. Credit: Lulu Huang, Daniel Krueger / Hubrecht InstituteIntestinal tuft cells divide to make new cells w
Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have discovered a gut bacterial enzyme with previously unknown metabolic capabilities. Shown are the structures of the bac

Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have discovered a gut bacterial enzyme with previously unknown metabolic capabilities. Shown are the structures of the bac
The Link Between Hormones and Gastrointestinal Problems

The Link Between Hormones and Gastrointestinal Problems

The Link Between Hormones and Gastrointestinal ProblemsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDHormonesare chemical messeng

The Link Between Hormones and Gastrointestinal Problems

The Link Between Hormones and Gastrointestinal ProblemsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDHormonesare chemical messeng
Researchers identify new treatment for chronic immune system disease that can prevent people from eating

Researchers identify new treatment for chronic immune system disease that can prevent people from eating

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Tulane University has identified a new treatment for a chronic immune system disease that can prevent children from eating.Eo

Researchers identify new treatment for chronic immune system disease that can prevent people from eating

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Tulane University has identified a new treatment for a chronic immune system disease that can prevent children from eating.Eo
Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds study

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds study

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds studyby Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilRisk of serious infections in patients with histological inflammation vs histological remis

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds study

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds studyby Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilRisk of serious infections in patients with histological inflammation vs histological remis
Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355
Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet
Study finds COVID-19 vaccines safe for IBD patients

Study finds COVID-19 vaccines safe for IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIBDs, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic conditions that occur when the intestinal immune system becomes over

Study finds COVID-19 vaccines safe for IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIBDs, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic conditions that occur when the intestinal immune system becomes over
Why holding back your urge to poop can wreak havoc on your insides: A gastroenterologist explains

Why holding back your urge to poop can wreak havoc on your insides: A gastroenterologist explains

by Martin Veysey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHow often should we poo? If you Google this question, you're likely to find an answer along the lines of three times a day to once

Why holding back your urge to poop can wreak havoc on your insides: A gastroenterologist explains

by Martin Veysey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHow often should we poo? If you Google this question, you're likely to find an answer along the lines of three times a day to once
Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c