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Newly identified protein may help diagnose ulcerative colitis

Newly identified protein may help diagnose ulcerative colitis

by Tohoku UniversitySerum samples of patients with inflammatory bowel disease stored at Tohoku University Hospital. Credit: Yoichi Kakuta et alAn international research collaboration has discover

Newly identified protein may help diagnose ulcerative colitis

by Tohoku UniversitySerum samples of patients with inflammatory bowel disease stored at Tohoku University Hospital. Credit: Yoichi Kakuta et alAn international research collaboration has discover
A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un
Green synthesis of drug candidate for inflammatory bowel disease

Green synthesis of drug candidate for inflammatory bowel disease

by Okayama UniversityThe new synthesis technique offers higher yields than convential methods of synthesis and also succeeded in reducing the use of organic solvents, thus making the overall proc

Green synthesis of drug candidate for inflammatory bowel disease

by Okayama UniversityThe new synthesis technique offers higher yields than convential methods of synthesis and also succeeded in reducing the use of organic solvents, thus making the overall proc
Soon you'll be able to examine your gut from home

Soon you'll be able to examine your gut from home

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyResearcher Ali Khalegi holding the pill, and professor Ilangko Balasingham. Credit: Ingebjørg HestvikWe are up on the third flo

Soon you'll be able to examine your gut from home

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyResearcher Ali Khalegi holding the pill, and professor Ilangko Balasingham. Credit: Ingebjørg HestvikWe are up on the third flo
New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

by Jon Niccum,University of KansasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFew processes have been as disrupted by the pandemic as simply eating a meal.Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studiesis

New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

by Jon Niccum,University of KansasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFew processes have been as disrupted by the pandemic as simply eating a meal.Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studiesis
Using artificial intelligence to assess ulcerative colitis

Using artificial intelligence to assess ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe captured endoscopic images were transferred to the DNUC. Superimposed images were created from the original endoscopic image by filling in the tiles with a sp

Using artificial intelligence to assess ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe captured endoscopic images were transferred to the DNUC. Superimposed images were created from the original endoscopic image by filling in the tiles with a sp
Imaging with radio-labeled tracer correlates with identification of early-stage endometriosis by laparoscopic surgery

Imaging with radio-labeled tracer correlates with identification of early-stage endometriosis by laparoscopic surgery

by University of OxfordCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsResearch presented atThe Society for Reproductive Investigation Meetingsummarized preliminary findings from patients with know

Imaging with radio-labeled tracer correlates with identification of early-stage endometriosis by laparoscopic surgery

by University of OxfordCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsResearch presented atThe Society for Reproductive Investigation Meetingsummarized preliminary findings from patients with know
Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeArtistic rendering of a tumor growing within a colon, resulting in local alterations of resident microbiota. Credit: Sarah Field SonnenbergAn immune cell subset ca

Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeArtistic rendering of a tumor growing within a colon, resulting in local alterations of resident microbiota. Credit: Sarah Field SonnenbergAn immune cell subset ca
Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening

Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening

by European Society of Human GeneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRates of colorectal cancer are high despite widespread adoption of screening programs in many high-income European countries.

Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening

by European Society of Human GeneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRates of colorectal cancer are high despite widespread adoption of screening programs in many high-income European countries.
Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byThe Wistar InstituteWistar Institute's Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen in the lab. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen

Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byThe Wistar InstituteWistar Institute's Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen in the lab. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen
The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

by Shreya Ghosh,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryCommonly prescribed drugs can affect gut microbes in different ways. Credit: Isabel Romero Calvo/EMBLWe are one of the most medicated generat

The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

by Shreya Ghosh,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryCommonly prescribed drugs can affect gut microbes in different ways. Credit: Isabel Romero Calvo/EMBLWe are one of the most medicated generat
C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl

C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl