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Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act
More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t
Fighting E. coli with E. coli

Fighting E. coli with E. coli

by American Society for MicrobiologyEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHAccording to findings published this week inmBio, Nissle, a strain of Escherichia coli,

Fighting E. coli with E. coli

by American Society for MicrobiologyEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHAccording to findings published this week inmBio, Nissle, a strain of Escherichia coli,
New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis
Study of bile acids links individual's genetics and microbial gut community

Study of bile acids links individual's genetics and microbial gut community

by Public Library of ScienceConfocal micrograph of a frozen section of mouse gut. Nuclei are shown in green, actin in red and the basement membrane and crypts in blue. Credit: Kevin Mackenzie, Un

Study of bile acids links individual's genetics and microbial gut community

by Public Library of ScienceConfocal micrograph of a frozen section of mouse gut. Nuclei are shown in green, actin in red and the basement membrane and crypts in blue. Credit: Kevin Mackenzie, Un
What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th
Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the gut microbiome have been linked to lower survival rates for people who have undergone kidney and liver transplants,

Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the gut microbiome have been linked to lower survival rates for people who have undergone kidney and liver transplants,
Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c
Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t
Study sheds light on how IBD can develop

Study sheds light on how IBD can develop

by University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a biomedical scientist and IBD expert at the University of California, Riverside. Credit: UC Riverside School of Medicine.Inflammatory bowe

Study sheds light on how IBD can develop

by University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a biomedical scientist and IBD expert at the University of California, Riverside. Credit: UC Riverside School of Medicine.Inflammatory bowe
Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer
Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat