Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac

Updated on: June 08,2024

Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac

Updated on:June 08,2024

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

Updated on: April 01,2024

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

Updated on:April 01,2024

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Updated on: March 12,2024

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut w

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut w

Updated on:April 20,2024

Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainΤhe ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals

Updated on: May 11,2024

Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainΤhe ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals

Updated on:May 11,2024

Gut microbiota acts like an auxiliary liver, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.04.004Microbes in the mammalian gut can significantly change their hosts' amino acid

Updated on: April 27,2024

Gut microbiota acts like an auxiliary liver, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.04.004Microbes in the mammalian gut can significantly change their hosts' amino acid

Updated on:April 27,2024

Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRutgers is researching a new health care model that emphasizes primary care and prevention over emergency care in underserve

Updated on: May 23,2024

Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRutgers is researching a new health care model that emphasizes primary care and prevention over emergency care in underserve

Updated on:May 23,2024

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t

Updated on: June 17,2024

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t

Updated on:June 17,2024

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on:June 03,2024

High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation

by UC DavisImage of sections of the colon's inner lining, based on combinations of low-fat diet (LFD) vs. high-fat diet (HFD), and no treatment (mock) vs. with streptomycin (Strep) treatment.

Updated on: May 21,2024

High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation

by UC DavisImage of sections of the colon's inner lining, based on combinations of low-fat diet (LFD) vs. high-fat diet (HFD), and no treatment (mock) vs. with streptomycin (Strep) treatment.

Updated on:May 21,2024

New Barrett's esophagus monitoring method could aid in easier and more precise prognoses

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new technique for sampling and testing cells from Barrett's esophagus (BE) patients could result in earlier and easier ide

Updated on: May 06,2024

New Barrett's esophagus monitoring method could aid in easier and more precise prognoses

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new technique for sampling and testing cells from Barrett's esophagus (BE) patients could result in earlier and easier ide

Updated on:May 06,2024

For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaGrowth impairment, a common complication of Croh

Updated on: June 25,2024

For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaGrowth impairment, a common complication of Croh

Updated on:June 25,2024