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Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune
Alpinia hainanensis has potential to help treat ulcerative colitis

Alpinia hainanensis has potential to help treat ulcerative colitis

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesAlpinia hainanensis. Credit: Ji KailongUlcerative colitis (UC) is a nonspecific, chronic and recurrent inflammatory bowel disease. Alpinia plants (Zing

Alpinia hainanensis has potential to help treat ulcerative colitis

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesAlpinia hainanensis. Credit: Ji KailongUlcerative colitis (UC) is a nonspecific, chronic and recurrent inflammatory bowel disease. Alpinia plants (Zing
Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic
Advanced young-onset adenoma increases colorectal cancer risk

Advanced young-onset adenoma increases colorectal cancer risk

by Lori SolomonAdvanced young-onset adenoma (YOA) increases the risk for new colorectal cancer (CRC) eightfold, according to a study published online in the September issue of theAmerican Journa

Advanced young-onset adenoma increases colorectal cancer risk

by Lori SolomonAdvanced young-onset adenoma (YOA) increases the risk for new colorectal cancer (CRC) eightfold, according to a study published online in the September issue of theAmerican Journa
How repairing the gut saves brain function after stroke

How repairing the gut saves brain function after stroke

by Heather Lander,Texas A&M UniversityEffect of IESC transplants on gut architectures after stroke. a) Representative photomicrographs of H & E stained sections (10µm) from sham, M

How repairing the gut saves brain function after stroke

by Heather Lander,Texas A&M UniversityEffect of IESC transplants on gut architectures after stroke. a) Representative photomicrographs of H & E stained sections (10µm) from sham, M
Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101038Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs'

Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101038Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs'
Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

by Alexa Tomassi,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Yale-led research team has identified the immune cells that drive the inflammation observed in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

by Alexa Tomassi,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Yale-led research team has identified the immune cells that drive the inflammation observed in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners.An international team of researchers led by M

More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners.An international team of researchers led by M
A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity

A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity

by Michael PreckerNew research into the growing problem of early childhood obesity suggests the bacteria in a baby's gut may indicate weight problems in the years to come.Researchers examined gut

A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity

by Michael PreckerNew research into the growing problem of early childhood obesity suggests the bacteria in a baby's gut may indicate weight problems in the years to come.Researchers examined gut
Causal effect identified for inflammatory bowel disease with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

Causal effect identified for inflammatory bowel disease with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

There seems to be a causal effect between inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published online Sept. 14 inJAMA Dermatology.Dennis Freuer, Ph.D.

Causal effect identified for inflammatory bowel disease with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

There seems to be a causal effect between inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published online Sept. 14 inJAMA Dermatology.Dennis Freuer, Ph.D.
Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign
What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to