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Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t
A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

by Mylène André,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe structure obtained by the Cusack group reveals that two molecules of the RIPK2 kinase domain arranged as an antiparallel dimer (in blue a

A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

by Mylène André,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe structure obtained by the Cusack group reveals that two molecules of the RIPK2 kinase domain arranged as an antiparallel dimer (in blue a
Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno
Study finds gut microbiome plays important role in sleep regulation

Study finds gut microbiome plays important role in sleep regulation

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep condition affecting more than one billion people worldwide. Evidence suggests OSA can al

Study finds gut microbiome plays important role in sleep regulation

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep condition affecting more than one billion people worldwide. Evidence suggests OSA can al
Combined oral contraceptives found to increase risk for irritable bowel syndrome

Combined oral contraceptives found to increase risk for irritable bowel syndrome

by Lori SolomonCombined oral contraceptives (COCs) are associated with higher risks for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its subtypes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting

Combined oral contraceptives found to increase risk for irritable bowel syndrome

by Lori SolomonCombined oral contraceptives (COCs) are associated with higher risks for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its subtypes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting
Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi
'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap
Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c
Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds
Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im
How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,