Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on:June 17,2024

Nerve finding unravels mystery about communication between the gut and brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at Flinders University have, for the first time, identified a specific type of sensory nerve ending in the gut and how these may 'tal

Updated on: May 23,2024

Nerve finding unravels mystery about communication between the gut and brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at Flinders University have, for the first time, identified a specific type of sensory nerve ending in the gut and how these may 'tal

Updated on:May 23,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on: May 06,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on:May 06,2024

Long delays for diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

by Kate Wighton,Imperial College LondonMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study has f

Updated on: June 01,2024

Long delays for diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

by Kate Wighton,Imperial College LondonMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study has f

Updated on:June 01,2024

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID

Updated on: May 06,2024

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID

Updated on:May 06,2024

Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on: May 21,2024

Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on:May 21,2024

Crohn's disease may be caused by immune signaling failure

by The Scripps Research InstituteScripps Research immunologist Mark Sundrud, PhD, finds a new direction for Crohn's disease research lies in the interplay between bile acids and T cells in th

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease may be caused by immune signaling failure

by The Scripps Research InstituteScripps Research immunologist Mark Sundrud, PhD, finds a new direction for Crohn's disease research lies in the interplay between bile acids and T cells in th

Updated on:June 01,2024

Gut bacteria work in teams, new study finds—here's why that's important for your health

by Mario Falchi,The ConversationCredit: qimono/PixabayOur digestive tract hosts trillions of microbes, mainly bacteria, thathelp usdigest food, make vitamins, strengthen the immune s

Updated on: May 06,2024

Gut bacteria work in teams, new study finds—here's why that's important for your health

by Mario Falchi,The ConversationCredit: qimono/PixabayOur digestive tract hosts trillions of microbes, mainly bacteria, thathelp usdigest food, make vitamins, strengthen the immune s

Updated on:May 06,2024

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

Updated on: February 21,2024

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

Updated on:February 21,2024

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur

Updated on: May 21,2024

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur

Updated on:May 21,2024

Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMisty Good, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Newborn Medicine at Washington University School o

Updated on: May 28,2024

Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMisty Good, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Newborn Medicine at Washington University School o

Updated on:May 28,2024

Immune cell discovery could improve the fight against hepatitis B

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchPhD student Ratna Wijaya, Professor Golo Ahlenstiel and Dr Scott Read. Credit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)For the first time, researche

Updated on: May 28,2024

Immune cell discovery could improve the fight against hepatitis B

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchPhD student Ratna Wijaya, Professor Golo Ahlenstiel and Dr Scott Read. Credit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)For the first time, researche

Updated on:May 28,2024