Investigating the human intestinal mucus barrier up-close and personal

by Harvard UniversityImmunofluorescence microscopic image of a cross section of the Colon Chip shows differentiated Goblet cells with mucus-containing granules (magenta), nuclei that are position

Updated on: June 06,2024

Investigating the human intestinal mucus barrier up-close and personal

by Harvard UniversityImmunofluorescence microscopic image of a cross section of the Colon Chip shows differentiated Goblet cells with mucus-containing granules (magenta), nuclei that are position

Updated on:June 06,2024

How people living with IBS can stomach the holidays

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraveling to see family for the holidays can be a gut-wrenching experience for the approximately 15% of the population li

Updated on: July 04,2024

How people living with IBS can stomach the holidays

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraveling to see family for the holidays can be a gut-wrenching experience for the approximately 15% of the population li

Updated on:July 04,2024

Study finds stool transplants more effective than antibiotics for treating recurring, life-threatening gut infections

by Cochrane ReviewsIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthA new study, published in theCochrane Da

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds stool transplants more effective than antibiotics for treating recurring, life-threatening gut infections

by Cochrane ReviewsIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthA new study, published in theCochrane Da

Updated on:April 11,2024

Colon capsule endoscopy: Reshaping bowel cancer diagnosis

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKCredit: MedtronicA disposable camera that's small enough to swallow and powerful enough to help rule out bowel cancer. And it could be coming to a clinic n

Updated on: June 08,2024

Colon capsule endoscopy: Reshaping bowel cancer diagnosis

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKCredit: MedtronicA disposable camera that's small enough to swallow and powerful enough to help rule out bowel cancer. And it could be coming to a clinic n

Updated on:June 08,2024

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on: June 08,2024

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on:June 08,2024

Gene analysis generates spatial map of intestinal cells and traces their trajectories during gut inflammation

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCells within the intestines perform various roles including nutrient absorption, sensing, and maintaining homeostasis. Certain chro

Updated on: April 06,2024

Gene analysis generates spatial map of intestinal cells and traces their trajectories during gut inflammation

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCells within the intestines perform various roles including nutrient absorption, sensing, and maintaining homeostasis. Certain chro

Updated on:April 06,2024

Tiny video capsule shows promise as an alternative to endoscopy

by George Washington UniversityAnX Robotica's capsule endoscopy system: NaviCam. Credit: AnX RoboticaWhile ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules ha

Updated on: May 17,2024

Tiny video capsule shows promise as an alternative to endoscopy

by George Washington UniversityAnX Robotica's capsule endoscopy system: NaviCam. Credit: AnX RoboticaWhile ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules ha

Updated on:May 17,2024

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#

Updated on: January 29,2024

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#

Updated on:January 29,2024

The importance of research that links autism and the gut

by Elisa Hill, Ashley Franks and Sonja McKeown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people will associate autism with traits including atypical social interactions, repetitive behavior

Updated on: June 08,2024

The importance of research that links autism and the gut

by Elisa Hill, Ashley Franks and Sonja McKeown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people will associate autism with traits including atypical social interactions, repetitive behavior

Updated on:June 08,2024

Newly discovered receptor influences gut development in fruit flies

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityThe adult midgut of the Drosophila fly: The preparation is visible under the microscope due to nuclear staining and endogenous expression of the receptor Mayo. Cr

Updated on: March 20,2024

Newly discovered receptor influences gut development in fruit flies

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityThe adult midgut of the Drosophila fly: The preparation is visible under the microscope due to nuclear staining and endogenous expression of the receptor Mayo. Cr

Updated on:March 20,2024

Evidence-based approach recommended for acute pancreatitis management

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology andpublishedonline in the March issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology,evid

Updated on: March 27,2024

Evidence-based approach recommended for acute pancreatitis management

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology andpublishedonline in the March issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology,evid

Updated on:March 27,2024

Study finds 'virtual biopsy' allows doctors to accurately diagnose precancerous pancreatic cysts

by Alexis Shaw,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: The Ohio State UniversityResearch from doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a new "virtual biopsy" allows th

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds 'virtual biopsy' allows doctors to accurately diagnose precancerous pancreatic cysts

by Alexis Shaw,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: The Ohio State UniversityResearch from doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a new "virtual biopsy" allows th

Updated on:April 11,2024