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How diet and the microbiome affect colorectal cancer

How diet and the microbiome affect colorectal cancer

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiJordan Kharofa, MD, right, reviews data. Credit: Colleen Kelley/University of CincinnatiWhile recommended screenings beginning at age 45 have helped decre

How diet and the microbiome affect colorectal cancer

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiJordan Kharofa, MD, right, reviews data. Credit: Colleen Kelley/University of CincinnatiWhile recommended screenings beginning at age 45 have helped decre
Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

by University of the Basque CountryThe study indicates that osteopontin is necessary to prevent the early onset of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to aging Credit: Kateryna Kon/123RFMeta

Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

by University of the Basque CountryThe study indicates that osteopontin is necessary to prevent the early onset of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to aging Credit: Kateryna Kon/123RFMeta
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD
A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA

A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA
How you might benefit from probiotics

How you might benefit from probiotics

by Gregor Reid,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageProbiotics arelive microorganisms, usually bacteria, that can be consumed to offer health benefits.The ability of certain microbes

How you might benefit from probiotics

by Gregor Reid,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageProbiotics arelive microorganisms, usually bacteria, that can be consumed to offer health benefits.The ability of certain microbes
Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

by Alexa Tomassi,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Yale-led research team has identified the immune cells that drive the inflammation observed in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

by Alexa Tomassi,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Yale-led research team has identified the immune cells that drive the inflammation observed in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
New study explores next-generation vaccine technology for RSV

New study explores next-generation vaccine technology for RSV

by Calder Biosciences Inc.Screening of dityrosine pairs within the RSV F protein for expression, conformation, and dityrosine bond formation.ARSV F DT-mutants were transfected into 293T ce

New study explores next-generation vaccine technology for RSV

by Calder Biosciences Inc.Screening of dityrosine pairs within the RSV F protein for expression, conformation, and dityrosine bond formation.ARSV F DT-mutants were transfected into 293T ce
Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit
More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners.An international team of researchers led by M

More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners.An international team of researchers led by M
Anxiety, depression common with inflammatory bowel disease

Anxiety, depression common with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—There is a high prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published online March 12 inThe Lancet Gastr

Anxiety, depression common with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—There is a high prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published online March 12 inThe Lancet Gastr
Scientists develop new 'precision medicine' approach to treating damaged DNA in pancreatic cancer

Scientists develop new 'precision medicine' approach to treating damaged DNA in pancreatic cancer

by Ali Howard,University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have developed a new "precision medicine" approach to treating the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of Pancreatic

Scientists develop new 'precision medicine' approach to treating damaged DNA in pancreatic cancer

by Ali Howard,University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have developed a new "precision medicine" approach to treating the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of Pancreatic
Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

by Nottingham Trent UniversityThe researchers have found that TMAO makes the blood-brain barrier less leaky. Credit: Nottingham Trent UniversityResearch at Nottingham Trent University and Queen M

Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

by Nottingham Trent UniversityThe researchers have found that TMAO makes the blood-brain barrier less leaky. Credit: Nottingham Trent UniversityResearch at Nottingham Trent University and Queen M