Cells help immune system tolerate friendly gut bacteria

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityHistologic image of the healthy mouse intestine where the mucosal immune system must remain tolerant to trillions of beneficial microbes, termed the microbiota.

Updated on: May 09,2024

Cells help immune system tolerate friendly gut bacteria

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityHistologic image of the healthy mouse intestine where the mucosal immune system must remain tolerant to trillions of beneficial microbes, termed the microbiota.

Updated on:May 09,2024

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on: June 28,2024

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on:June 28,2024

New research on why 'poo' transplants effectively treat C. diff

by University of NottinghamThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, is the mo

Updated on: June 17,2024

New research on why 'poo' transplants effectively treat C. diff

by University of NottinghamThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, is the mo

Updated on:June 17,2024

Human microbiome could shed light on higher morbidity rate in minoritized populations

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human gut is more than a source of instinct.A new Northwestern University study is the first to explicitly address the gut microbiom

Updated on: May 26,2024

Human microbiome could shed light on higher morbidity rate in minoritized populations

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human gut is more than a source of instinct.A new Northwestern University study is the first to explicitly address the gut microbiom

Updated on:May 26,2024

Advancing gastric cancer treatment through personalized 3D bioprinting

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyThe gastric cancer model (VOM) faithfully reproduces the microscopic vasculature and in vivo environment of gastric cancer. Credit: POSTECHGastric ca

Updated on: March 27,2024

Advancing gastric cancer treatment through personalized 3D bioprinting

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyThe gastric cancer model (VOM) faithfully reproduces the microscopic vasculature and in vivo environment of gastric cancer. Credit: POSTECHGastric ca

Updated on:March 27,2024

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on: May 10,2024

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on:May 10,2024

Capsule-sized ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of o

Updated on: June 08,2024

Capsule-sized ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of o

Updated on:June 08,2024

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner

Updated on: June 25,2024

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner

Updated on:June 25,2024

Exercise increases the body's own 'cannabis' which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certai

Updated on: April 02,2024

Exercise increases the body's own 'cannabis' which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certai

Updated on:April 02,2024

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro

Updated on: May 23,2024

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro

Updated on:May 23,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risks for pregnant women

by University of MissouriMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Pregnant women with inflammatory

Updated on: April 24,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risks for pregnant women

by University of MissouriMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Pregnant women with inflammatory

Updated on:April 24,2024

3-D 'mini-gut' model reflects autoimmune response to gluten in celiac patient tissue

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Ce

Updated on: April 02,2024

3-D 'mini-gut' model reflects autoimmune response to gluten in celiac patient tissue

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Ce

Updated on:April 02,2024