Coral-inspired capsule samples hidden bacteria from the small intestine

Updated on: September 20,2025

Coral-inspired capsule samples hidden bacteria from the small intestine

Updated on:September 20,2025

A new tool for modeling the human gut microbiome

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyF. prausnitzii bacteria (blue, at top of image) grow above a layer of human mucosal barrier cells (green and blue). Credit: Jianbo ZhangSeveral thousand st

Updated on: May 28,2024

A new tool for modeling the human gut microbiome

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyF. prausnitzii bacteria (blue, at top of image) grow above a layer of human mucosal barrier cells (green and blue). Credit: Jianbo ZhangSeveral thousand st

Updated on:May 28,2024

How the gut microbiota develops in the first five years of life

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiota largely reaches an adult-like composition by five years of age, but important differences remain, finds a study published on March 3

Updated on: March 26,2024

How the gut microbiota develops in the first five years of life

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiota largely reaches an adult-like composition by five years of age, but important differences remain, finds a study published on March 3

Updated on:March 26,2024

Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

Updated on: June 08,2024

Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

Updated on:June 08,2024

First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on: May 21,2024

First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on:May 21,2024

What is irritable bowel syndrome?

by Ann SchreiberPeople who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know it is a highly unpleasant chronic condition that can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.Here, experts will unr

Updated on: May 23,2024

What is irritable bowel syndrome?

by Ann SchreiberPeople who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know it is a highly unpleasant chronic condition that can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.Here, experts will unr

Updated on:May 23,2024

From the first bite, our sense of taste helps pace our eating, scientists discover

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you eagerly dig into a long-awaited dinner, signals from your stomach to your brain keep you from eating so much you'll

Updated on: January 25,2024

From the first bite, our sense of taste helps pace our eating, scientists discover

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you eagerly dig into a long-awaited dinner, signals from your stomach to your brain keep you from eating so much you'll

Updated on:January 25,2024

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

Updated on: January 24,2024

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

Updated on:January 24,2024

How IBD is Different From the Stomach Flu

How IBD is Different From the Stomach FluThese conditions have similar symptoms but different treatmentsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byShadi Ha

Updated on: March 26,2024

How IBD is Different From the Stomach Flu

How IBD is Different From the Stomach FluThese conditions have similar symptoms but different treatmentsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byShadi Ha

Updated on:March 26,2024

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Updated on: June 08,2024

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Updated on:June 08,2024

First comprehensive guideline on using biomarkers for monitoring Crohn's disease

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe American Gastroenterological Asso

Updated on: January 25,2024

First comprehensive guideline on using biomarkers for monitoring Crohn's disease

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe American Gastroenterological Asso

Updated on:January 25,2024

Scientists engineer probiotic to prevent infection of large intestine

by National University of SingaporeSchematic of the engineered probiotics against CDI. Probiotics were engineered to restore intestinal bile salt metabolism in response to antibiotic-induced micr

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists engineer probiotic to prevent infection of large intestine

by National University of SingaporeSchematic of the engineered probiotics against CDI. Probiotics were engineered to restore intestinal bile salt metabolism in response to antibiotic-induced micr

Updated on:June 03,2024