Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria liv

Updated on: April 20,2024

Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria liv

Updated on:April 20,2024

Exploring the link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer

by Chinese Medical JournalDifferent mechanisms of Salmonella infection contributing towards colorectal cancer. Credit: Chinese Medical JournalIntestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring the link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer

by Chinese Medical JournalDifferent mechanisms of Salmonella infection contributing towards colorectal cancer. Credit: Chinese Medical JournalIntestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining

Updated on:May 21,2024

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b

Updated on:March 12,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on: March 05,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers develop mobile app to help diabetic patients monitor foot health

by Nanyang Technological University(L-R) Tan Tock Seng Hospital Senior Consultant Dr. Liew Huiling, NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Head of Psychology at NTU's S

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers develop mobile app to help diabetic patients monitor foot health

by Nanyang Technological University(L-R) Tan Tock Seng Hospital Senior Consultant Dr. Liew Huiling, NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Head of Psychology at NTU's S

Updated on:March 19,2024

6 healthy steps to preventing colon cancer

Colon cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk of tumors, an expert says.Colorectal canceris the third-leading cause of cancer in t

Updated on: March 26,2024

6 healthy steps to preventing colon cancer

Colon cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk of tumors, an expert says.Colorectal canceris the third-leading cause of cancer in t

Updated on:March 26,2024

Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows

by University of Notre DameIn the study, published recently inScience, researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut mi

Updated on: May 06,2024

Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows

by University of Notre DameIn the study, published recently inScience, researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut mi

Updated on:May 06,2024

Study affirms use of robotic approach in challenging gastric GIST resections

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract that start in the stomach or small in

Updated on: April 02,2024

Study affirms use of robotic approach in challenging gastric GIST resections

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract that start in the stomach or small in

Updated on:April 02,2024

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on: May 11,2024

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on:May 11,2024

Potential new therapeutic approach for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

by Friedrich-Alexander-UniversitätMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Why people suffer from chron

Updated on: May 29,2024

Potential new therapeutic approach for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

by Friedrich-Alexander-UniversitätMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Why people suffer from chron

Updated on:May 29,2024

Experts examine the safety of probiotics

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit:Gut Microbes(2023). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2185034Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of pr

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts examine the safety of probiotics

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit:Gut Microbes(2023). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2185034Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of pr

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers confirm celiac disease can damage the brain

by University of SheffieldBrain white matter tracts are shown in green in control participants. These parts appear different in the study's coeliac disease group, which are highlighted in red

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers confirm celiac disease can damage the brain

by University of SheffieldBrain white matter tracts are shown in green in control participants. These parts appear different in the study's coeliac disease group, which are highlighted in red

Updated on:April 03,2024