Some gut viruses promote intestinal health, while others contribute to inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch in recent years has demonstrated the diverse roles that gut bacteria can play in health and disease, but what about cont

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Some gut viruses promote intestinal health, while others contribute to inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch in recent years has demonstrated the diverse roles that gut bacteria can play in health and disease, but what about cont

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A new imaging technique for a clearer picture of the 'brain in the gut'

by University of CalgaryLive, 3-dimensional calcium (Ca2+) recordings were made in intact segments of the jejunum, proximal and distal colon in mice expressing a genetically encoded Ca2+ind

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A new imaging technique for a clearer picture of the 'brain in the gut'

by University of CalgaryLive, 3-dimensional calcium (Ca2+) recordings were made in intact segments of the jejunum, proximal and distal colon in mice expressing a genetically encoded Ca2+ind

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Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

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Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

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Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

by University of QueenslandCredit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100326University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of develo

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Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

by University of QueenslandCredit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100326University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of develo

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A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG

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A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG

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A simple compound to control complex gut microbes

by RIKENAcetate increased IgA production (yellow). IgA bound to potentially harmful bacteria (green), and prevented them from invading the mucus layer (red). Credit: RIKENResearchers at the RIKEN

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A simple compound to control complex gut microbes

by RIKENAcetate increased IgA production (yellow). IgA bound to potentially harmful bacteria (green), and prevented them from invading the mucus layer (red). Credit: RIKENResearchers at the RIKEN

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A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

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A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

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A T-cell stimulatory protein and interleukin-10 synergize to prevent gut inflammation

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an unexpected synergy between a T-cell stimulatory protein—the ICOS ligand—and interleukin-10, a

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A T-cell stimulatory protein and interleukin-10 synergize to prevent gut inflammation

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an unexpected synergy between a T-cell stimulatory protein—the ICOS ligand—and interleukin-10, a

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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

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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

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Study affirms use of robotic approach in challenging gastric GIST resections

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract that start in the stomach or small in

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Study affirms use of robotic approach in challenging gastric GIST resections

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract that start in the stomach or small in

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A major clinical trial shows how to reduce the risk of stomach bleeding occasionally caused by regular aspirin use

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by experts at the University of Nottingham has found that the risk of stomach bleeding caused by using aspirin long-ter

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A major clinical trial shows how to reduce the risk of stomach bleeding occasionally caused by regular aspirin use

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by experts at the University of Nottingham has found that the risk of stomach bleeding caused by using aspirin long-ter

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Study pinpoints specialized gut immune cells that can limit progression of inflammatory bowel disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have cha

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Study pinpoints specialized gut immune cells that can limit progression of inflammatory bowel disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have cha

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