Pathogenic bacteria use a sugar in the intestinal mucus layer to infect the gut, study shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

Pathogenic bacteria use a sugar in the intestinal mucus layer to infect the gut, study shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr

Updated on:May 09,2024 5

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can

Updated on: April 20,2024 10

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can

Updated on:April 20,2024 10

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

Updated on: April 01,2024 16

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

Updated on:April 01,2024 16

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on: March 05,2024 7

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

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Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on: March 12,2024 17

Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on:March 12,2024 17

Personalized gut microbiome analysis for colorectal cancer classification with explainable AI

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit: Tokyo TechThe gut microbiome comprises a complex population of different bacterial species that are essential to human health. In recen

Updated on: May 21,2024 5

Personalized gut microbiome analysis for colorectal cancer classification with explainable AI

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit: Tokyo TechThe gut microbiome comprises a complex population of different bacterial species that are essential to human health. In recen

Updated on:May 21,2024 5

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Updated on: April 20,2024 16

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Updated on:April 20,2024 16

Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients

byHeriot-Watt UniversityA close-up picture of the capsule. Credit: Gerard Cummins, University of Birmingham.Scientists have developed an ingestible capsule dotted with sensors that can detect pr

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients

byHeriot-Watt UniversityA close-up picture of the capsule. Credit: Gerard Cummins, University of Birmingham.Scientists have developed an ingestible capsule dotted with sensors that can detect pr

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Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRutgers is researching a new health care model that emphasizes primary care and prevention over emergency care in underserve

Updated on: May 23,2024 4

Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRutgers is researching a new health care model that emphasizes primary care and prevention over emergency care in underserve

Updated on:May 23,2024 4

Case raises concern that sotatercept may be associated with serious and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding

JANUARY 1, 2024byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians should be aware of a potential serious adverse effect associated with sotatercept use. A case report detailing

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Case raises concern that sotatercept may be associated with serious and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding

JANUARY 1, 2024byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians should be aware of a potential serious adverse effect associated with sotatercept use. A case report detailing

Updated on:March 15,2024 11

Researchers identify bacterial protein associated with colorectal cancers

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthStrains of bacteria that cause common food-poisoning symptoms often

Updated on: April 07,2024 11

Researchers identify bacterial protein associated with colorectal cancers

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthStrains of bacteria that cause common food-poisoning symptoms often

Updated on:April 07,2024 11