Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on: February 20,2025

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on:February 20,2025

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on: March 14,2024

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on:March 14,2024

6 Warning Signs of Colon Cancer

Updated on: August 22,2024

6 Warning Signs of Colon Cancer

Updated on:August 22,2024

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on: June 28,2025

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on:June 28,2025

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on: February 21,2024

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on:February 21,2024

Hypoxia visualized by endoscopy as an indicator for assessing bowel urgency and ulcerative colitis disease activity

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.035Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic colitis of indeterminate origin

Updated on: March 20,2024

Hypoxia visualized by endoscopy as an indicator for assessing bowel urgency and ulcerative colitis disease activity

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.035Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic colitis of indeterminate origin

Updated on:March 20,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on:April 11,2024

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we enter the festive season it's a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.Alcohol c

Updated on: May 11,2024

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we enter the festive season it's a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.Alcohol c

Updated on:May 11,2024

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on: April 23,2024

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on:April 23,2024

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on:April 03,2024

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERDby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Phathom Pharmaceuticals' Voquezna (vonoprazan), a novel potassium-competitive a

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERDby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Phathom Pharmaceuticals' Voquezna (vonoprazan), a novel potassium-competitive a

Updated on:January 24,2024

Snacking on almonds boosts gut health

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from King's investigated the impact of whole and ground almonds on the composition of gut microbes. The study publis

Updated on: July 04,2024

Snacking on almonds boosts gut health

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from King's investigated the impact of whole and ground almonds on the composition of gut microbes. The study publis

Updated on:July 04,2024