Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on: April 02,2024

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on:April 02,2024

Should I test my gut microbes to improve my health?

by Amy Loughman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are payinghundreds of dollarsto have their gut microbes analyzed, hoping the insights will allow them to adju

Updated on: May 09,2024

Should I test my gut microbes to improve my health?

by Amy Loughman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are payinghundreds of dollarsto have their gut microbes analyzed, hoping the insights will allow them to adju

Updated on:May 09,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on: May 19,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on:May 19,2024

Clinically active IBD linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes

(HealthDay)—Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with adverse COVID-19 outcomes, especially in younger and middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Sept. 2

Updated on: May 29,2024

Clinically active IBD linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes

(HealthDay)—Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with adverse COVID-19 outcomes, especially in younger and middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Sept. 2

Updated on:May 29,2024

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini

Updated on:June 17,2024

3-D 'mini-gut' model reflects autoimmune response to gluten in celiac patient tissue

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Ce

Updated on: April 02,2024

3-D 'mini-gut' model reflects autoimmune response to gluten in celiac patient tissue

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Ce

Updated on:April 02,2024

Study highlights progesterone's protective potential against Parkinson's

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical abstract. Credit:Cells(2023). DOI: 10.3390/cells12081206The nerve cells of the gastrointestinal tract communicate with those of the brain and spin

Updated on: April 09,2024

Study highlights progesterone's protective potential against Parkinson's

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical abstract. Credit:Cells(2023). DOI: 10.3390/cells12081206The nerve cells of the gastrointestinal tract communicate with those of the brain and spin

Updated on:April 09,2024

Advancing gastric cancer treatment through personalized 3D bioprinting

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyThe gastric cancer model (VOM) faithfully reproduces the microscopic vasculature and in vivo environment of gastric cancer. Credit: POSTECHGastric ca

Updated on: March 27,2024

Advancing gastric cancer treatment through personalized 3D bioprinting

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyThe gastric cancer model (VOM) faithfully reproduces the microscopic vasculature and in vivo environment of gastric cancer. Credit: POSTECHGastric ca

Updated on:March 27,2024

Possible trigger for Crohn's disease identified

by McMaster UniversityThe team's findings were led by postdoctoral fellow, Wael Elhenawy, McMaster Universit.y Credit: McMaster UniversityPeople living with the often-debilitating effects of

Updated on: May 26,2024

Possible trigger for Crohn's disease identified

by McMaster UniversityThe team's findings were led by postdoctoral fellow, Wael Elhenawy, McMaster Universit.y Credit: McMaster UniversityPeople living with the often-debilitating effects of

Updated on:May 26,2024

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

Updated on: April 01,2024

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

Updated on:April 01,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 14,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 14,2024

Researchers reveal a new approach for clearer fatty liver observation

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityCold enzymatic treatment and usage of an antibody against CD49a, a reliable HSC surface marker, minimized the generation of heat stress-associated artefacts and allowed

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers reveal a new approach for clearer fatty liver observation

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityCold enzymatic treatment and usage of an antibody against CD49a, a reliable HSC surface marker, minimized the generation of heat stress-associated artefacts and allowed

Updated on:April 07,2024