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New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In
Celiac disease linked to increased risk of premature death

Celiac disease linked to increased risk of premature death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease have increased risk of dying prematurely, despite increased awareness of the disease in recent years and better access

Celiac disease linked to increased risk of premature death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease have increased risk of dying prematurely, despite increased awareness of the disease in recent years and better access
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
Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s
Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr
Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common
New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS
Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor
Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe
Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio
How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a
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