Defining a healthy microbiome

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichEscherichia coli culture that grows on a special nutrient medium. Credit: Alexandra von Strempel, Max von Pettenkofer-InstitutIn a new study, Bärbel Stech

Updated on: June 25,2024

Defining a healthy microbiome

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichEscherichia coli culture that grows on a special nutrient medium. Credit: Alexandra von Strempel, Max von Pettenkofer-InstitutIn a new study, Bärbel Stech

Updated on:June 25,2024

Guidelines developed for treating chronic idiopathic constipation

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, and published online May 19 in theAmerican J

Updated on: March 12,2024

Guidelines developed for treating chronic idiopathic constipation

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, and published online May 19 in theAmerican J

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched

Updated on:April 07,2024

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on: March 26,2024

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on:March 26,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on: May 21,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on:May 21,2024

Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study

by UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-rel

Updated on: June 17,2024

Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study

by UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-rel

Updated on:June 17,2024

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

How probiotic bacteria benefit the intestine

by Uppsala UniversityDistinct B cell subsets in Peyer’s patches convey probiotic effects by Limosilactobacillus reuteri. Credit: DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01128-4Interaction between the gut microbi

Updated on: March 28,2024

How probiotic bacteria benefit the intestine

by Uppsala UniversityDistinct B cell subsets in Peyer’s patches convey probiotic effects by Limosilactobacillus reuteri. Credit: DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01128-4Interaction between the gut microbi

Updated on:March 28,2024

AGA releases largest report on safety and effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released the first results from the NIH-funded AGA Fecal Microbiota T

Updated on: February 19,2024

AGA releases largest report on safety and effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released the first results from the NIH-funded AGA Fecal Microbiota T

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Updated on: May 29,2024

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

Updated on:May 29,2024

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co

Updated on:June 01,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on:April 09,2024