Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

Updated on: March 19,2024

Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

Updated on:March 19,2024

5 reasons to see a gastroenterologist

by Donna Fisher,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you regularly experience common ailments—like heartburn or stomachaches that don't improve with over-the-counter med

Updated on: May 26,2024

5 reasons to see a gastroenterologist

by Donna Fisher,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you regularly experience common ailments—like heartburn or stomachaches that don't improve with over-the-counter med

Updated on:May 26,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on: November 23,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on:November 23,2024

High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on: March 26,2024

High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on:March 26,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on: October 22,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on:October 22,2024

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h

Updated on: May 14,2024

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h

Updated on:May 14,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on:April 03,2024

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancerbyUniversity of BirminghamCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107966An international

Updated on: January 24,2024

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancerbyUniversity of BirminghamCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107966An international

Updated on:January 24,2024

Scientists engineer probiotic to prevent infection of large intestine

by National University of SingaporeSchematic of the engineered probiotics against CDI. Probiotics were engineered to restore intestinal bile salt metabolism in response to antibiotic-induced micr

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists engineer probiotic to prevent infection of large intestine

by National University of SingaporeSchematic of the engineered probiotics against CDI. Probiotics were engineered to restore intestinal bile salt metabolism in response to antibiotic-induced micr

Updated on:June 03,2024

Study recommends improving gut health with okara biscuits

byNational University of SingaporeAsst. Prof. Kim Jun Eun (center) together with Dr. Delia Lee (left) and PhD student Ms. Xu Yujing (right) developed biscuits containing okara. A by-product of t

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study recommends improving gut health with okara biscuits

byNational University of SingaporeAsst. Prof. Kim Jun Eun (center) together with Dr. Delia Lee (left) and PhD student Ms. Xu Yujing (right) developed biscuits containing okara. A by-product of t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Using prebiotics to help treat Parkinson's disease

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterTen days of the prebiotic intervention had effects on biological outcomes. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-

Updated on: May 21,2024

Using prebiotics to help treat Parkinson's disease

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterTen days of the prebiotic intervention had effects on biological outcomes. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-

Updated on:May 21,2024

How to repair your gut

by Monash UniversityFluorescent picture of an intestinal organoid (stained for the proliferation marker Ki-67 (white), the stem cell marker Ephb2 (red) and DNA (blue). Credit: (C) Monash BDIIn a

Updated on: May 26,2024

How to repair your gut

by Monash UniversityFluorescent picture of an intestinal organoid (stained for the proliferation marker Ki-67 (white), the stem cell marker Ephb2 (red) and DNA (blue). Credit: (C) Monash BDIIn a

Updated on:May 26,2024