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Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells
AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported
Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici

Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici
Study sheds light on how microbiomes might recover from biodiversity loss

Study sheds light on how microbiomes might recover from biodiversity loss

by McGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor decades, scientists have wrestled with rival theories to explain how interactions between species, like competition, influence biodiversity. Track

Study sheds light on how microbiomes might recover from biodiversity loss

by McGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor decades, scientists have wrestled with rival theories to explain how interactions between species, like competition, influence biodiversity. Track
Low-fiber, high-fat diets adversely impact the gut

Low-fiber, high-fat diets adversely impact the gut

by American Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiolog—Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2021). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00028.2021Changes to the gut microbiome

Low-fiber, high-fat diets adversely impact the gut

by American Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiolog—Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2021). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00028.2021Changes to the gut microbiome
Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis

Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis

by UTSouthwestern Medical CenterBioengineering and characterization of the immunosuppressive combinational colon-specific immune niche. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023

Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis

by UTSouthwestern Medical CenterBioengineering and characterization of the immunosuppressive combinational colon-specific immune niche. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023
Piecing together the preterm infant microbiome

Piecing together the preterm infant microbiome

by Alice McCarthy,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe human microbiome—the collection of microbes living in the gut—is now recognized as an important contributor

Piecing together the preterm infant microbiome

by Alice McCarthy,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe human microbiome—the collection of microbes living in the gut—is now recognized as an important contributor
Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive
Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin
How diet and the microbiome affect colorectal cancer

How diet and the microbiome affect colorectal cancer

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiJordan Kharofa, MD, right, reviews data. Credit: Colleen Kelley/University of CincinnatiWhile recommended screenings beginning at age 45 have helped decre

How diet and the microbiome affect colorectal cancer

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiJordan Kharofa, MD, right, reviews data. Credit: Colleen Kelley/University of CincinnatiWhile recommended screenings beginning at age 45 have helped decre
New method detects gut microbes that activate immune cells

New method detects gut microbes that activate immune cells

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have developed a method to help identify which human gut microbes are most likely to contribute to a slew

New method detects gut microbes that activate immune cells

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have developed a method to help identify which human gut microbes are most likely to contribute to a slew
Two-thirds of IBD patients partially, fully exclude one food category

Two-thirds of IBD patients partially, fully exclude one food category

by Lori SolomonApproximately two-thirds of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report the partial or total exclusion of at least one food category, according to a study published online Apr

Two-thirds of IBD patients partially, fully exclude one food category

by Lori SolomonApproximately two-thirds of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report the partial or total exclusion of at least one food category, according to a study published online Apr