Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatments

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolFigure 1. UMAPs depicting cell lineages marked by genes specific to each cluster. The epithelial cell meta-cluster is marked by CDH1 expression and th

Updated on: May 11,2024

Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatments

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolFigure 1. UMAPs depicting cell lineages marked by genes specific to each cluster. The epithelial cell meta-cluster is marked by CDH1 expression and th

Updated on:May 11,2024

Inventory of archaea in the human intestine

by Kiel UniversityKiel University's professor Ruth Schmitz-Streit, together with international colleagues, has now presented a characterisation of the hitherto insufficiently profiled "a

Updated on: May 26,2024

Inventory of archaea in the human intestine

by Kiel UniversityKiel University's professor Ruth Schmitz-Streit, together with international colleagues, has now presented a characterisation of the hitherto insufficiently profiled "a

Updated on:May 26,2024

In IBS patients, cognitive behavioral therapy modulates brain-gut microbiome and helps relieve symptoms

by Dirk Hoffman,University at BuffaloClassifiers derived from baseline fecal microbiota profiles outperformed those based on clinical/demographic and neuroimaging data to predict CBT response. A

Updated on: March 26,2024

In IBS patients, cognitive behavioral therapy modulates brain-gut microbiome and helps relieve symptoms

by Dirk Hoffman,University at BuffaloClassifiers derived from baseline fecal microbiota profiles outperformed those based on clinical/demographic and neuroimaging data to predict CBT response. A

Updated on:March 26,2024

Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and difficult to treat. Studies conducted b

Updated on: March 28,2024

Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and difficult to treat. Studies conducted b

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

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

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

Updated on: January 24,2024

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

Updated on:January 24,2024

Key growth factor protects gut from inflammatory bowel disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage demonstrating TNF-driven intestinal inflammation, where the gut-lining epithelial cells (marked by Epcam in green) exhibit substantial cell death (marked by

Updated on: June 17,2024

Key growth factor protects gut from inflammatory bowel disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage demonstrating TNF-driven intestinal inflammation, where the gut-lining epithelial cells (marked by Epcam in green) exhibit substantial cell death (marked by

Updated on:June 17,2024

Ketogenic diets alter gut microbiome in humans, mice

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, which have attractedpublic interest in recent yearsfor their proposed benefits i

Updated on: May 23,2024

Ketogenic diets alter gut microbiome in humans, mice

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, which have attractedpublic interest in recent yearsfor their proposed benefits i

Updated on:May 23,2024

Eating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study, published inGut, by researchers from King's and Harvard Medical School, examines data from nearly 600,000 ZOE COVID

Updated on: July 04,2024

Eating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study, published inGut, by researchers from King's and Harvard Medical School, examines data from nearly 600,000 ZOE COVID

Updated on:July 04,2024

First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on: May 21,2024

First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on:May 21,2024

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet

Updated on:April 11,2024

Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usu

Updated on: May 06,2024

Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usu

Updated on:May 06,2024