IgA antibodies bind to specific species of gut bacteria in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStool bulk IgAs from the F1 generation of B. ovatus monocolonized mice bind B. ovatus more than other tested bacterial species. (A) Schematic representation of colonizatio

Updated on: March 25,2024

IgA antibodies bind to specific species of gut bacteria in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStool bulk IgAs from the F1 generation of B. ovatus monocolonized mice bind B. ovatus more than other tested bacterial species. (A) Schematic representation of colonizatio

Updated on:March 25,2024

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte

Updated on: May 10,2024

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte

Updated on:May 10,2024

Boosting your 'gut health' sounds great. But this wellness trend is vague and often misunderstood

by Amy Loughman and Heidi Staudacher,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIf you walk down the supermarket aisle, you may be tempted with foodsmarketed asbeing good for your gut

Updated on: July 02,2024

Boosting your 'gut health' sounds great. But this wellness trend is vague and often misunderstood

by Amy Loughman and Heidi Staudacher,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIf you walk down the supermarket aisle, you may be tempted with foodsmarketed asbeing good for your gut

Updated on:July 02,2024

New guideline recommends blood and stool tests for monitoring ulcerative colitis

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn new evidence-based guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends non-invasive biomarkers

Updated on: April 24,2024

New guideline recommends blood and stool tests for monitoring ulcerative colitis

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn new evidence-based guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends non-invasive biomarkers

Updated on:April 24,2024

Insights on the gut microbiome could shape more powerful, precise treatment

by Brigham and Women's HospitalThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, i

Updated on: June 25,2024

Insights on the gut microbiome could shape more powerful, precise treatment

by Brigham and Women's HospitalThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, i

Updated on:June 25,2024

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

Updated on: January 24,2024

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

Updated on:January 24,2024

Having more diverse gut bacteria can protect against diarrheal disease, study finds

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut, according to new research from the University of East

Updated on: January 24,2024

Having more diverse gut bacteria can protect against diarrheal disease, study finds

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut, according to new research from the University of East

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study reveals colon tumor location matters for metastatic disease

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalHuman anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) system; the GI system is divided in stomach, small and large intestines; the large intestine (colon) is subdivide

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study reveals colon tumor location matters for metastatic disease

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalHuman anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) system; the GI system is divided in stomach, small and large intestines; the large intestine (colon) is subdivide

Updated on:April 03,2024

Understanding how our gut microbiome communicates with our immune system

by University of BathMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of scientists

Updated on: May 29,2024

Understanding how our gut microbiome communicates with our immune system

by University of BathMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of scientists

Updated on:May 29,2024

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,

Updated on: May 17,2024

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,

Updated on:May 17,2024

Could eating turkey ease colitis? Study suggests extra tryptophan could reduce risk of future flares

byThomas Jefferson UniversityThe amount of ingested dietary L-Trp determines the number of colonic CD4+ T cells via the AhR-GPR15 pathway. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on: January 25,2024

Could eating turkey ease colitis? Study suggests extra tryptophan could reduce risk of future flares

byThomas Jefferson UniversityThe amount of ingested dietary L-Trp determines the number of colonic CD4+ T cells via the AhR-GPR15 pathway. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on:January 25,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on: May 21,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on:May 21,2024