Of mice and men and their different tolerance to pathogens

by Harvard UniversityThis cross section of a mouse Colon Chip shows the actin cytoskeleton of epithelial cells in magenta, the overlying mucus in yellow, and the cells' nuclei in blue. The te

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Of mice and men and their different tolerance to pathogens

by Harvard UniversityThis cross section of a mouse Colon Chip shows the actin cytoskeleton of epithelial cells in magenta, the overlying mucus in yellow, and the cells' nuclei in blue. The te

Updated on:June 01,2024 7

Crohn's disease: What is it, and how can it be treated?

by Kirstie GanobsikCrohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.According to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases&nb

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Crohn's disease: What is it, and how can it be treated?

by Kirstie GanobsikCrohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.According to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases&nb

Updated on:June 01,2024 4

Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

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Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

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Can controlling retinoic acid be a key to preventing infections in the gut?

by Stony Brook UniversityBrian Sheridan, PhD, in his Stony Brook laboratory where he conducts research with CD8 T cells to investigate immune responses in the hopes of laying the groundwork for n

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Can controlling retinoic acid be a key to preventing infections in the gut?

by Stony Brook UniversityBrian Sheridan, PhD, in his Stony Brook laboratory where he conducts research with CD8 T cells to investigate immune responses in the hopes of laying the groundwork for n

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease

by Örebro UniversitetGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.07.026After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a s

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Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease

by Örebro UniversitetGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.07.026After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a s

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Emotional well-being may be directly linked to women's gut health

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpecific species of bacteria were present with higher abundances in women who reported being happier, more hopeful and having bette

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Emotional well-being may be directly linked to women's gut health

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpecific species of bacteria were present with higher abundances in women who reported being happier, more hopeful and having bette

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Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

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Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

Updated on:June 01,2024 7

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

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Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i

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Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i

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Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

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Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

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New imaging technique for effective therapy in Crohn's disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients suffering from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder, develop painful constrictions in the bowel. Due t

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New imaging technique for effective therapy in Crohn's disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients suffering from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder, develop painful constrictions in the bowel. Due t

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Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t

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Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t

Updated on:June 01,2024 3