Novel microfluidic device models gut neuro-epithelial connections

by TranSpreadCreating enteric neuro-epithelial co-cultures in a microfluidic device. Credit:Microsystems & Nanoengineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00615-yEpithelial cells and se

Updated on: March 05,2024

Novel microfluidic device models gut neuro-epithelial connections

by TranSpreadCreating enteric neuro-epithelial co-cultures in a microfluidic device. Credit:Microsystems & Nanoengineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00615-yEpithelial cells and se

Updated on:March 05,2024

Research scientists evaluate online colorectal cancer risk calculators

by Regenstrief InstituteRisk calculator. Credit: NCIRegenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have conducted a study of online colorectal cancer risk cal

Updated on: April 07,2024

Research scientists evaluate online colorectal cancer risk calculators

by Regenstrief InstituteRisk calculator. Credit: NCIRegenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have conducted a study of online colorectal cancer risk cal

Updated on:April 07,2024

Gut bacteria of malnourished children benefit from key elements in therapeutic food, study shows

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial reported in 2021 and conducted by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine

Updated on: January 25,2024

Gut bacteria of malnourished children benefit from key elements in therapeutic food, study shows

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial reported in 2021 and conducted by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine

Updated on:January 25,2024

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

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on: April 01,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on:April 01,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 14,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 14,2024

Statins linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCumulative incidence of incident colorectal cancer (CRC), CRC-related mortality, and all-cause mortality among statin-users and non-statin users. The P values for the thre

Updated on: May 21,2024

Statins linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCumulative incidence of incident colorectal cancer (CRC), CRC-related mortality, and all-cause mortality among statin-users and non-statin users. The P values for the thre

Updated on:May 21,2024

Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations o

Updated on: May 21,2024

Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations o

Updated on:May 21,2024

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online

Updated on: June 20,2024

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online

Updated on:June 20,2024

Immunodeficiency affects intestinal microbiome

by Mette Haagen Marcussen,Technical University of DenmarkGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.02.053In the largest study of intestinal bacterial composition (also called the in

Updated on: May 28,2024

Immunodeficiency affects intestinal microbiome

by Mette Haagen Marcussen,Technical University of DenmarkGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.02.053In the largest study of intestinal bacterial composition (also called the in

Updated on:May 28,2024

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on: April 02,2024

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on:April 02,2024

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini

Updated on:June 17,2024