Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on: April 01,2024

Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on:April 01,2024

Just don't eat it: Play Doh, dry pasta show little gluten transfer when used for play

by Children's National HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who worry their child with celiac disease may be exposed to gluten at school might be able to strike two common school substanc

Updated on: March 12,2024

Just don't eat it: Play Doh, dry pasta show little gluten transfer when used for play

by Children's National HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who worry their child with celiac disease may be exposed to gluten at school might be able to strike two common school substanc

Updated on:March 12,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on: May 17,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on:May 17,2024

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on:June 03,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on:March 05,2024

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout

Updated on:May 17,2024

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health

by California Table Grape CommissionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a human study published inScientific Reportsinvestigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human m

Updated on: May 23,2024

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health

by California Table Grape CommissionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a human study published inScientific Reportsinvestigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human m

Updated on:May 23,2024

Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect

Updated on: June 14,2024

Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect

Updated on:June 14,2024

New report reveals major health and economic impacts of digestive diseases across Europe

by United European GastroenterologyAge-standardized Disability-Adjusted Life Year rates for digestive diseases in 2019, for 44 UEG member countries. Credit:United European Gastroenterology Journ

Updated on: May 06,2024

New report reveals major health and economic impacts of digestive diseases across Europe

by United European GastroenterologyAge-standardized Disability-Adjusted Life Year rates for digestive diseases in 2019, for 44 UEG member countries. Credit:United European Gastroenterology Journ

Updated on:May 06,2024

About half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease have zinc deficiency

The prevalence of zinc deficiency is about 50 percent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is higher in patients with Crohn disease (CD) than those with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a stud

Updated on: June 28,2024

About half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease have zinc deficiency

The prevalence of zinc deficiency is about 50 percent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is higher in patients with Crohn disease (CD) than those with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a stud

Updated on:June 28,2024

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on:April 07,2024

Gut and heart signals affect how we see ourselves

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that the strength of the connection between our brain and internal organs is linked to how we feel about ou

Updated on: May 28,2024

Gut and heart signals affect how we see ourselves

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that the strength of the connection between our brain and internal organs is linked to how we feel about ou

Updated on:May 28,2024