Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on: April 01,2024 12

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on:April 01,2024 12

New study into cancer cells to help improve chemotherapy effectiveness

by University of LiverpoolTumour microenvironment group. Credit: University of LiverpoolA new Liverpool led study, published inGut, has identified how immune cells in the body can promote t

Updated on: June 25,2024 6

New study into cancer cells to help improve chemotherapy effectiveness

by University of LiverpoolTumour microenvironment group. Credit: University of LiverpoolA new Liverpool led study, published inGut, has identified how immune cells in the body can promote t

Updated on:June 25,2024 6

Discovery of an innate immunological memory in the intestine

by Pasteur InstituteIntestinal ILC3s. Immunofluorescence staining of ILC3s (green) in the intestine (nuclei in blue and actin in red). Credit: Nicolas Serafini—Institut Pasteur / InsermThe innate

Updated on: March 26,2024 17

Discovery of an innate immunological memory in the intestine

by Pasteur InstituteIntestinal ILC3s. Immunofluorescence staining of ILC3s (green) in the intestine (nuclei in blue and actin in red). Credit: Nicolas Serafini—Institut Pasteur / InsermThe innate

Updated on:March 26,2024 17

Study: Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Justin Dupuis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainShort-term increases in sugar consumption could increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and have a significant impact on ou

Updated on: April 24,2024 18

Study: Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Justin Dupuis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainShort-term increases in sugar consumption could increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and have a significant impact on ou

Updated on:April 24,2024 18

Cardiovascular fitness tied to lower inflammatory bowel disease risk in children

by Lori SolomonCardiovascular fitness may lower the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and teens, according to a study published online May 1 inJAMA Pediatrics.Chun-Ying Wu, M

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

Cardiovascular fitness tied to lower inflammatory bowel disease risk in children

by Lori SolomonCardiovascular fitness may lower the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and teens, according to a study published online May 1 inJAMA Pediatrics.Chun-Ying Wu, M

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

Letrozole could be repurposed for the treatment of liver fibrosis, study finds

by Niigata UniversityLetrozole ameliorates liver fibrosis through the inhibition of the CTGF pathway and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 13 expression. Credit: Niigata UniversityA gene expression-bas

Updated on: April 15,2024 15

Letrozole could be repurposed for the treatment of liver fibrosis, study finds

by Niigata UniversityLetrozole ameliorates liver fibrosis through the inhibition of the CTGF pathway and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 13 expression. Credit: Niigata UniversityA gene expression-bas

Updated on:April 15,2024 15

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit

Updated on: May 06,2024 15

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit

Updated on:May 06,2024 15

A more plant-based diet without stomach troubles: getting rid of FODMAPs with enzymes

by VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet is a good choice for both climate and health. However, many plant-based products, especially legumes, contai

Updated on: May 28,2024 5

A more plant-based diet without stomach troubles: getting rid of FODMAPs with enzymes

by VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet is a good choice for both climate and health. However, many plant-based products, especially legumes, contai

Updated on:May 28,2024 5

Exhaustive study looks at relationships between diet, gut bacteria, and metabolites

by Children's Hospital BostonThis schematic illustrates the growth or “fitness” of various Bacteroides species exposed to different sugars, alone and with the bacterial metabolite butyrate. T

Updated on: May 09,2024 6

Exhaustive study looks at relationships between diet, gut bacteria, and metabolites

by Children's Hospital BostonThis schematic illustrates the growth or “fitness” of various Bacteroides species exposed to different sugars, alone and with the bacterial metabolite butyrate. T

Updated on:May 09,2024 6

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb

Updated on: May 19,2024 8

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb

Updated on:May 19,2024 8

New study sheds light on the role of prebiotics in sports nutrition

by Nottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has further revealed the potential for prebiotics to support athletic health and sports nutrition. The study, "Eff

Updated on: April 29,2024 10

New study sheds light on the role of prebiotics in sports nutrition

by Nottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has further revealed the potential for prebiotics to support athletic health and sports nutrition. The study, "Eff

Updated on:April 29,2024 10

Researchers find that pressure in the biliary system leads to tissue changes in the liver

by Katrin Boes,Max Planck SocietyMicroscopy image of liver tissue with bile canaliculi revealing the apical bulkheads co-stained in magenta and green. Credit: Mayer et al. / EMBO reports (2023)

Updated on: April 09,2024 14

Researchers find that pressure in the biliary system leads to tissue changes in the liver

by Katrin Boes,Max Planck SocietyMicroscopy image of liver tissue with bile canaliculi revealing the apical bulkheads co-stained in magenta and green. Credit: Mayer et al. / EMBO reports (2023)

Updated on:April 09,2024 14