Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on: March 12,2024 17

Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on:March 12,2024 17

Gene mutation weakens virus-fighting protein in the gut, causing rare inflammatory bowel disease

by Haley Wasserman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins Medicine researchers, in collaboration with national and international researchers, have iden

Updated on: June 12,2024 5

Gene mutation weakens virus-fighting protein in the gut, causing rare inflammatory bowel disease

by Haley Wasserman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins Medicine researchers, in collaboration with national and international researchers, have iden

Updated on:June 12,2024 5

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 18

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 18

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on: March 30,2024 19

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on:March 30,2024 19

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 8

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 8

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on: April 29,2024 10

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on:April 29,2024 10

Explaining why people do not have an immune response to food

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School has looked into the question of why most people do not develop an imm

Updated on: June 06,2024 3

Explaining why people do not have an immune response to food

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School has looked into the question of why most people do not develop an imm

Updated on:June 06,2024 3

New research reveals gut microbiota link to colitis

by EngineeringExpression of Axin1 is upregulated in human IBD. (a) Axin1 mRNA expression in patients with UC and CD. Values for healthy control, CD, and UC patients were obtained from GEO database GSE

Updated on: May 06,2024 17

New research reveals gut microbiota link to colitis

by EngineeringExpression of Axin1 is upregulated in human IBD. (a) Axin1 mRNA expression in patients with UC and CD. Values for healthy control, CD, and UC patients were obtained from GEO database GSE

Updated on:May 06,2024 17

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on: January 25,2024 15

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on:January 25,2024 15

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on: April 20,2024 17

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on:April 20,2024 17

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

Updated on: May 17,2024 5

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

Updated on:May 17,2024 5

Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on:March 05,2024 13