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Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog
The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

by Salk InstituteLeft: Healthy pancreas. Right: Extensive pancreatic scarring (purple) when ERR gamma is lost from acinar cells. Credit: Salk InstituteEvery day, your pancreas produces about one

The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

by Salk InstituteLeft: Healthy pancreas. Right: Extensive pancreatic scarring (purple) when ERR gamma is lost from acinar cells. Credit: Salk InstituteEvery day, your pancreas produces about one
Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

by University of South CarolinaFigure 1. Gulf War (GW) chemical exposure results in alteration of mouse gut bacteriome, while andrographolide (AG) treatment helps in restoration of normal microbi

Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

by University of South CarolinaFigure 1. Gulf War (GW) chemical exposure results in alteration of mouse gut bacteriome, while andrographolide (AG) treatment helps in restoration of normal microbi
Scientists explore links between genetics, gut microbiome and memory

Scientists explore links between genetics, gut microbiome and memory

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryAn illustration of the connection between the brain and microbes in the gut. Credit: Nathan Johnson/PNNLA new study is among the first to trace the molecul

Scientists explore links between genetics, gut microbiome and memory

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryAn illustration of the connection between the brain and microbes in the gut. Credit: Nathan Johnson/PNNLA new study is among the first to trace the molecul
People with advanced bowel cancer are less likely to have participated in cancer screenings

People with advanced bowel cancer are less likely to have participated in cancer screenings

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA collaboration between a team at King's College London led by Peter Sasieni and a QMUL-based group led by Stephen Duffy collected data fr

People with advanced bowel cancer are less likely to have participated in cancer screenings

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA collaboration between a team at King's College London led by Peter Sasieni and a QMUL-based group led by Stephen Duffy collected data fr
Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideChart depicts consumption of edible oils in the U.S. for 2017/18. Credit: USDAHigh consumption of soybean oil has been linked to obesity a

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideChart depicts consumption of edible oils in the U.S. for 2017/18. Credit: USDAHigh consumption of soybean oil has been linked to obesity a
In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in
Most adults overdue for colorectal cancer screening report not receiving a clinician recommendation

Most adults overdue for colorectal cancer screening report not receiving a clinician recommendation

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening report that they did not receive a screening recommendation from their

Most adults overdue for colorectal cancer screening report not receiving a clinician recommendation

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening report that they did not receive a screening recommendation from their
Neutral mutants can prevail in gut microbiota, enhancing diversity

Neutral mutants can prevail in gut microbiota, enhancing diversity

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFate of neutral mutants appearing at various locations in the gut. (A) Steady-state ratio M / B of mutant to wild-type bacteria concen

Neutral mutants can prevail in gut microbiota, enhancing diversity

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFate of neutral mutants appearing at various locations in the gut. (A) Steady-state ratio M / B of mutant to wild-type bacteria concen
Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scient

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scient
Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

For patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, the rate of fistula formation and mortality is lower with endoscopic drainage (ED) than with other surgical drainage methods, according to a systematic revi

Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

For patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, the rate of fistula formation and mortality is lower with endoscopic drainage (ED) than with other surgical drainage methods, according to a systematic revi
Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t

Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t