Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on: April 01,2024

Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on:April 01,2024

Nutritionally balanced and whole-food-based, fiber-rich diet is beneficial to gut health

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesInfluence of foods and nutrition on the gut microbiome. Credit: Zhang PingThe gut microbiome, or gut microbiota, also termed commensal, refers to the e

Updated on: March 28,2024

Nutritionally balanced and whole-food-based, fiber-rich diet is beneficial to gut health

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesInfluence of foods and nutrition on the gut microbiome. Credit: Zhang PingThe gut microbiome, or gut microbiota, also termed commensal, refers to the e

Updated on:March 28,2024

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t

Updated on: January 24,2024

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Updated on: June 22,2024

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Updated on:June 22,2024

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout

Updated on:May 17,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on: May 17,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on:May 17,2024

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss

Updated on: March 26,2024

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss

Updated on:March 26,2024

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on: June 28,2025

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on:June 28,2025

Global trends in rates of IBD hospitalization examined

For countries with compounding prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; stage 3), hospitalization rates are stable, while they are increasing for countries with accelerating incidence, according

Updated on: April 09,2024

Global trends in rates of IBD hospitalization examined

For countries with compounding prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; stage 3), hospitalization rates are stable, while they are increasing for countries with accelerating incidence, according

Updated on:April 09,2024

Higher visceral adipose tissue may need higher infliximab levels for IBD remission

by Lori SolomonPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and high visceral adipose tissue (VAT) may have more difficulty achieving higher infliximab levels necessary to achieve remission, accordi

Updated on: January 24,2024

Higher visceral adipose tissue may need higher infliximab levels for IBD remission

by Lori SolomonPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and high visceral adipose tissue (VAT) may have more difficulty achieving higher infliximab levels necessary to achieve remission, accordi

Updated on:January 24,2024

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi

Updated on: January 24,2024

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi

Updated on:January 24,2024

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on:April 07,2024