How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

Updated on: May 28,2024

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

Updated on:May 28,2024

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat

Updated on: June 08,2024

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat

Updated on:June 08,2024

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In

Updated on: May 29,2024

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In

Updated on:May 29,2024

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Updated on: January 24,2024

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Updated on:January 24,2024

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on: May 28,2024

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on:May 28,2024

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on: April 02,2024

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on:April 02,2024

It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine

Updated on: March 26,2024

It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine

Updated on:March 26,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on: March 05,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityThe figure was derived from'International consensus on the management of large (≥20 mm) non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: A World Endoscopy Organisation Delp

Updated on: May 14,2024

Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityThe figure was derived from'International consensus on the management of large (≥20 mm) non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: A World Endoscopy Organisation Delp

Updated on:May 14,2024

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on: March 26,2024

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on:March 26,2024

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Updated on: June 06,2024

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Updated on:June 06,2024

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRichness and diversity of the gut microbiome (A) Number of species. (B) Shannon diversity. Solid red line demarcates old

Updated on: January 24,2024

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRichness and diversity of the gut microbiome (A) Number of species. (B) Shannon diversity. Solid red line demarcates old

Updated on:January 24,2024