Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t

Updated on: July 02,2024 3

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t

Updated on:July 02,2024 3

New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treat

Updated on: April 29,2024 15

New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treat

Updated on:April 29,2024 15

Researchers find link between gut microbiome and cancer treatment outcomes

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians at City of Hope, working in collaboration with scientists at Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), have foun

Updated on: April 09,2024 13

Researchers find link between gut microbiome and cancer treatment outcomes

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians at City of Hope, working in collaboration with scientists at Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), have foun

Updated on:April 09,2024 13

Pathogenic bacteria use a sugar in the intestinal mucus layer to infect the gut, study shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

Pathogenic bacteria use a sugar in the intestinal mucus layer to infect the gut, study shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Study looks at how the human microbiome varies with location

by Lewis Taylor,University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainHome is where the microbes are.That's one takeaway from newly published research by an interdisciplinary University of Oregon tea

Updated on: March 13,2024 19

Study looks at how the human microbiome varies with location

by Lewis Taylor,University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainHome is where the microbes are.That's one takeaway from newly published research by an interdisciplinary University of Oregon tea

Updated on:March 13,2024 19

Probiotic formula to target imbalance in gut microbiota in COVID-19

by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever thought about why some people are more vulnerable to catching a virus? And why some get more severe infecti

Updated on: March 13,2024 15

Probiotic formula to target imbalance in gut microbiota in COVID-19

by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever thought about why some people are more vulnerable to catching a virus? And why some get more severe infecti

Updated on:March 13,2024 15

Genetics of eosinophilic colitis revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.01.022A condition called eosinophilic colitis is distinct from other, similar eosinophilic gastrointest

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

Genetics of eosinophilic colitis revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.01.022A condition called eosinophilic colitis is distinct from other, similar eosinophilic gastrointest

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

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

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

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

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

Updated on: May 19,2024 3

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

Updated on:May 19,2024 3

Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on: January 24,2024 17

Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on:January 24,2024 17

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 16

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 16

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on: April 07,2024 15

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on:April 07,2024 15