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Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro
Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

by University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSometimes, a gut feeling is literal.Nerves in the intestines help regulate the gut's acidity, new research from the University of Oregon shows.

Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

by University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSometimes, a gut feeling is literal.Nerves in the intestines help regulate the gut's acidity, new research from the University of Oregon shows.
What to Expect From a Stomach or Multivisceral Transplant

What to Expect From a Stomach or Multivisceral Transplant

What to Expect From a Stomach or Multivisceral TransplantByKristin Hayes, RNUpdated on July 26, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Schwartz, MDIn general, stomach transplants ar

What to Expect From a Stomach or Multivisceral Transplant

What to Expect From a Stomach or Multivisceral TransplantByKristin Hayes, RNUpdated on July 26, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Schwartz, MDIn general, stomach transplants ar
New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's diseaseby Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172192While previous studi

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's diseaseby Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172192While previous studi
Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds
A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun
Minimally invasive diagnostic biomarker strategy successful in detecting early esophageal cancer

Minimally invasive diagnostic biomarker strategy successful in detecting early esophageal cancer

by Caslon Hatch,Johns Hopkins UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of an intramucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer. H&E stain. Endoscopic mucosal resecti

Minimally invasive diagnostic biomarker strategy successful in detecting early esophageal cancer

by Caslon Hatch,Johns Hopkins UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of an intramucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer. H&E stain. Endoscopic mucosal resecti
Body changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisBody changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisBody changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis

Body changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisBody changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisBody changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis

Body changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisbyThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg Un

Body changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisBody changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisBody changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis

Body changes detected up to eight years before inflammatory bowel disease diagnosisbyThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg Un
A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

by Mylène André,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe structure obtained by the Cusack group reveals that two molecules of the RIPK2 kinase domain arranged as an antiparallel dimer (in blue a

A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

by Mylène André,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe structure obtained by the Cusack group reveals that two molecules of the RIPK2 kinase domain arranged as an antiparallel dimer (in blue a
Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im
Study: High lifetime risk of celiac disease in Sweden

Study: High lifetime risk of celiac disease in Sweden

by Karolinska InstitutetFigure 1: Age-standardized incidence rate of coeliac disease per 100 000 person-years in Sweden 1990–2015. GAM, generalized additive model. Credit: DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-202

Study: High lifetime risk of celiac disease in Sweden

by Karolinska InstitutetFigure 1: Age-standardized incidence rate of coeliac disease per 100 000 person-years in Sweden 1990–2015. GAM, generalized additive model. Credit: DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-202
Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec