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What can 35-year-old stool samples tell scientists about HIV/AIDS?

What can 35-year-old stool samples tell scientists about HIV/AIDS?

by University of PittsburghHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaMen who contracted HIV in the early days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic harbored a greater relative abundance of pro-inflamma

What can 35-year-old stool samples tell scientists about HIV/AIDS?

by University of PittsburghHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaMen who contracted HIV in the early days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic harbored a greater relative abundance of pro-inflamma
IBD: How a class of killer T cells goes rogue in inflammatory bowel disease

IBD: How a class of killer T cells goes rogue in inflammatory bowel disease

by John Chang,The ConversationThe balance of memory T cell subtypes changes in individuals with ulcerative colitis. Illustrations created with BioRender.com. Credit: John ChangBetween6 and

IBD: How a class of killer T cells goes rogue in inflammatory bowel disease

by John Chang,The ConversationThe balance of memory T cell subtypes changes in individuals with ulcerative colitis. Illustrations created with BioRender.com. Credit: John ChangBetween6 and
Canadians with peptic ulcer disease faced mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Canadians with peptic ulcer disease faced mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Toronto has revealed the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulce

Canadians with peptic ulcer disease faced mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Toronto has revealed the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulce
New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS
Reviewing new challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B cures

Reviewing new challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B cures

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityParticularities of the HBV cycle that favor the development of chronic infection (center), the clinical challenges stemming from these biological characteristics (

Reviewing new challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B cures

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityParticularities of the HBV cycle that favor the development of chronic infection (center), the clinical challenges stemming from these biological characteristics (
AI shows promise for precision inflammatory bowel disease management

AI shows promise for precision inflammatory bowel disease management

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAdvanced endoscopic technologies, including virtual chromoendoscopy (top), Cellvizio confocal laser endomicroscopy (middle left), Olympus high-magnification endocy

AI shows promise for precision inflammatory bowel disease management

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAdvanced endoscopic technologies, including virtual chromoendoscopy (top), Cellvizio confocal laser endomicroscopy (middle left), Olympus high-magnification endocy
Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year
Study finds that reducing intake of simple sugars improves GERD

Study finds that reducing intake of simple sugars improves GERD

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA reduction in dietary carbohydrates improved both symptoms and objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux diseas

Study finds that reducing intake of simple sugars improves GERD

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA reduction in dietary carbohydrates improved both symptoms and objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux diseas
A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr
New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith
Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome

Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome

by Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationFigure depicting the mucus barrier. Credit: Val Altounian/AAASThe human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, disco

Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome

by Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationFigure depicting the mucus barrier. Credit: Val Altounian/AAASThe human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, disco
Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c