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Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f
How diet and medication impact gut bacteria and human health

How diet and medication impact gut bacteria and human health

by Christian Urban,Kiel UniversityThe nematode Caenorhabditis elegans served as a model system to study microbe-host-drug interactions. Credit: Dr. Filipe Cabreiro, Host-Microbe Co-Metabolism Gr

How diet and medication impact gut bacteria and human health

by Christian Urban,Kiel UniversityThe nematode Caenorhabditis elegans served as a model system to study microbe-host-drug interactions. Credit: Dr. Filipe Cabreiro, Host-Microbe Co-Metabolism Gr
New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat
Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n
Researchers stimulate gene that enhances CAR T-cell treatments for solid tumors

Researchers stimulate gene that enhances CAR T-cell treatments for solid tumors

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreFOX1-ADA overexpression enhances CAR T cell polyfunctionality. a, Schematic of tumor cell coculture assay. b, IFNγ and TNF production following each round of E0771

Researchers stimulate gene that enhances CAR T-cell treatments for solid tumors

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreFOX1-ADA overexpression enhances CAR T cell polyfunctionality. a, Schematic of tumor cell coculture assay. b, IFNγ and TNF production following each round of E0771
Distinctive gut microbiome unrelated to diet may characterize children with autism

Distinctive gut microbiome unrelated to diet may characterize children with autism

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with autism seem to have a distinctive and underdeveloped range and volume of gut bacteria (microbiome) that isn't related to their

Distinctive gut microbiome unrelated to diet may characterize children with autism

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with autism seem to have a distinctive and underdeveloped range and volume of gut bacteria (microbiome) that isn't related to their
Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

(HealthDay)—Dietary patterns are associated with the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an increased risk for Crohn disease (CD) seen in association with a Western dietary patt

Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

(HealthDay)—Dietary patterns are associated with the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an increased risk for Crohn disease (CD) seen in association with a Western dietary patt
Study shows how intestinal bacteria trigger complications after surgery

Study shows how intestinal bacteria trigger complications after surgery

by University of WürzburgAfter surgery, bacteria from the intestine can enter the organism. Special cells of the immune system located in the liver fight them. Credit: Mercedes Gomez de AgüeroNea

Study shows how intestinal bacteria trigger complications after surgery

by University of WürzburgAfter surgery, bacteria from the intestine can enter the organism. Special cells of the immune system located in the liver fight them. Credit: Mercedes Gomez de AgüeroNea
Researchers grow intestinal cells from human-induced pluripotent stem cells

Researchers grow intestinal cells from human-induced pluripotent stem cells

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyHuman-induced pluripotent stem cells derived enterocyte-like cells exhibit P-gp- and BCRP-mediated efflux and cytochrome P450 (CYP3A4)-mediated metabolism. We conc

Researchers grow intestinal cells from human-induced pluripotent stem cells

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyHuman-induced pluripotent stem cells derived enterocyte-like cells exhibit P-gp- and BCRP-mediated efflux and cytochrome P450 (CYP3A4)-mediated metabolism. We conc
Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis

Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, MD, PhD, is a hepatologist at the Karolinska University Hospital and an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet. Credit: Ulf SirbornRepeated measurem

Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, MD, PhD, is a hepatologist at the Karolinska University Hospital and an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet. Credit: Ulf SirbornRepeated measurem
Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd

Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd
A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

by Catherine Barzler,Georgia Institute of TechnologyMinor allele frequencies of rare variants across European and African cohorts. Bars show MAF of the 25 rare variants reported to be causal for

A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

by Catherine Barzler,Georgia Institute of TechnologyMinor allele frequencies of rare variants across European and African cohorts. Bars show MAF of the 25 rare variants reported to be causal for