Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on: June 03,2024 4

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on:June 03,2024 4

Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat

Updated on: June 03,2024 8

Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat

Updated on:June 03,2024 8

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on: June 03,2024 4

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on:June 03,2024 4

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat

Updated on: June 03,2024 7

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat

Updated on:June 03,2024 7

Scientists explore links between genetics, gut microbiome and memory

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryAn illustration of the connection between the brain and microbes in the gut. Credit: Nathan Johnson/PNNLA new study is among the first to trace the molecul

Updated on: June 03,2024 3

Scientists explore links between genetics, gut microbiome and memory

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryAn illustration of the connection between the brain and microbes in the gut. Credit: Nathan Johnson/PNNLA new study is among the first to trace the molecul

Updated on:June 03,2024 3

Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

by St. Michael's Hospital"Though we have discovered a lot regarding the impact of mutations of NOD 1 and NOD 2 on IBD, there hasn't been a satisfying reason as to why some variants c

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

by St. Michael's Hospital"Though we have discovered a lot regarding the impact of mutations of NOD 1 and NOD 2 on IBD, there hasn't been a satisfying reason as to why some variants c

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

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 4

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 4

Scientists name top five foods rich in prebiotics

by American Society for NutritionResearcher Cassandra Boyd holding garlic and onion, two foods that the study revealed to be dense in prebiotics. Credit: Cassandra BoydThere is growing evidence t

Updated on: June 03,2024 5

Scientists name top five foods rich in prebiotics

by American Society for NutritionResearcher Cassandra Boyd holding garlic and onion, two foods that the study revealed to be dense in prebiotics. Credit: Cassandra BoydThere is growing evidence t

Updated on:June 03,2024 5

Scientists report gastrointestinal manifestations and mechanisms of COVID-19

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaThe potential faecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Credit: GUO MengRecently, Prof. Zhu Shu from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) o

Updated on: June 03,2024 8

Scientists report gastrointestinal manifestations and mechanisms of COVID-19

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaThe potential faecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Credit: GUO MengRecently, Prof. Zhu Shu from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) o

Updated on:June 03,2024 8

Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHuman gastric insulin-secreting organoids molecularly and functionally resemble pancreatic islets. Red: c-peptide, a byproduct of pro-insulin. Green: glucagon (typ

Updated on: June 03,2024 4

Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHuman gastric insulin-secreting organoids molecularly and functionally resemble pancreatic islets. Red: c-peptide, a byproduct of pro-insulin. Green: glucagon (typ

Updated on:June 03,2024 4

Researcher developing a better IBD treatment approach using nanotechnology

by Latina Emerson,Georgia State UniversityDidier Merlin, distinguished university professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Credit: Georgia State UniversityFor over 1 million adults an

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Researcher developing a better IBD treatment approach using nanotechnology

by Latina Emerson,Georgia State UniversityDidier Merlin, distinguished university professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Credit: Georgia State UniversityFor over 1 million adults an

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

Scientists discover novel drug target for pancreatic cancer

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists at Sanford Burnham Preby

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Scientists discover novel drug target for pancreatic cancer

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists at Sanford Burnham Preby

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