Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition

byUniversity of VirginiaDecreased epithelial detachment in biopsy samples of patients with Crohn's disease compared with controls (**p = 0.006). Credit:Scientific Reports(2024).

Updated on: July 08,2024

Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition

byUniversity of VirginiaDecreased epithelial detachment in biopsy samples of patients with Crohn's disease compared with controls (**p = 0.006). Credit:Scientific Reports(2024).

Updated on:July 08,2024

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut healthby Cheng Cheng and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesSEM images of B. subtilis (A–B), SEM images of ZPS (C–D), SEM images of ZPS-B.s (

Updated on: January 19,2025

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut healthby Cheng Cheng and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesSEM images of B. subtilis (A–B), SEM images of ZPS (C–D), SEM images of ZPS-B.s (

Updated on:January 19,2025

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on: February 20,2025

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on:February 20,2025

AI shows promise for precision inflammatory bowel disease management

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAdvanced endoscopic technologies, including virtual chromoendoscopy (top), Cellvizio confocal laser endomicroscopy (middle left), Olympus high-magnification endocy

Updated on: September 15,2024

AI shows promise for precision inflammatory bowel disease management

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAdvanced endoscopic technologies, including virtual chromoendoscopy (top), Cellvizio confocal laser endomicroscopy (middle left), Olympus high-magnification endocy

Updated on:September 15,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on: May 29,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on:May 29,2024

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on: February 21,2024

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on:February 21,2024

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we enter the festive season it's a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.Alcohol c

Updated on: May 11,2024

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we enter the festive season it's a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.Alcohol c

Updated on:May 11,2024

Two probiotics identified as promising hypertension treatments

Two probiotics identified as promising hypertension treatmentsbyAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 40% of the global adult population have high blood pressure

Updated on: January 24,2024

Two probiotics identified as promising hypertension treatments

Two probiotics identified as promising hypertension treatmentsbyAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 40% of the global adult population have high blood pressure

Updated on:January 24,2024

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on: June 28,2025

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on:June 28,2025

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on: May 28,2024

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on:May 28,2024

Study uncovers gut bacteria differences in children who later develop juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by University of FloridaGene-environment interactions. Odds ratios of developing Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in subjects exposed to different combinations of environmental risk factors an

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study uncovers gut bacteria differences in children who later develop juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by University of FloridaGene-environment interactions. Odds ratios of developing Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in subjects exposed to different combinations of environmental risk factors an

Updated on:April 11,2024

Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on:April 11,2024