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Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding
New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO
Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet
FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults

FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults
Global gut health experts guide growth of synbiotics

Global gut health experts guide growth of synbiotics

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignChances are you've heard of or even taken probiotics: supplements delivering &quot

Global gut health experts guide growth of synbiotics

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignChances are you've heard of or even taken probiotics: supplements delivering &quot
Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

(HealthDay)—Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not have an increased risk for adverse events (AEs) after the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online May 25 i

Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

(HealthDay)—Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not have an increased risk for adverse events (AEs) after the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online May 25 i
Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo
How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma, a ne

How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma, a ne
Preclinical study: Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently

Preclinical study: Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that antibiotics have sex-specific effects on the gut microbiome makeup of male and female

Preclinical study: Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that antibiotics have sex-specific effects on the gut microbiome makeup of male and female
Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

by John Cramer,Rutgers UniversityMaria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, a professor in Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Department of Anthropology. C

Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

by John Cramer,Rutgers UniversityMaria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, a professor in Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Department of Anthropology. C
ChatGPT does not pass American College of Gastroenterology tests

ChatGPT does not pass American College of Gastroenterology tests

by Elana GotkineThe natural language processing model Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) does not pass the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Self-Assessment Tests, according to

ChatGPT does not pass American College of Gastroenterology tests

by Elana GotkineThe natural language processing model Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) does not pass the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Self-Assessment Tests, according to
Researchers track how microbiome bacteria adapt to humans via transmission

Researchers track how microbiome bacteria adapt to humans via transmission

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome use different means to transmit from one person to another which impacts their abundance in th

Researchers track how microbiome bacteria adapt to humans via transmission

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome use different means to transmit from one person to another which impacts their abundance in th