Human Gut-In-A-Dish Model Helps Define 'Leaky Gut'
3D human gut organoids reveal molecular system that keeps intestinal linings sealed, demonstrate how the system breaks down and how it can be strengthened with the diabetes drug metformin
Gastrointestinal Diseases
New Research Reveals That a Human Stomach Pathogen Is Attracted to Bleach
Researchers at the University of Oregon believe the bleach-sensing mechanism could serve as a strategy for some bacterial pathogens to colonize and persist in inflamed tissue
Ingestible, Expanding Pill Monitors the Stomach for up to a Month
Soft, squishy device could potentially track ulcers, cancers, and other GI conditions over the long term
Marker May Help Target Treatments for Crohn's Patients
Researchers report that levels of a single molecule predict whether a patient has subtype 1 or subtype 2 of the disease
Beer. Soup. Barley's Next Great Use? A Medical Imaging Drink
Study finds the grain an ideal and safe contrast agent for diagnosing swallowing disorders
In Zebrafish, the Cholera Bacterium Sets off a Surprising Flush
University of Oregon, Georgia Tech, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center researchers unveil the possible mechanics of a cholera invasion of a host
Engineering the Gut Microbiome with “Good” Bacteria May Help Treat Crohn’s Disease
Penn researchers show that a single bacterial enzyme can reconfigure microbiome
Like It or Not, Broccoli May Be Good for the Gut
In a study, when mice ate broccoli with their regular diet, they were better able to tolerate digestive issues similar to symptoms of leaky gut and colitis than mice that were not placed on a broccoli-supplemented diet
Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked to Higher Death Risk
Risk increases the longer the drugs are used
New South Dakota Biologics Center to Improve Animal, Human Health
Other goals of the center are to develop vaccines, immunotherapies, diagnostic reagents, and tests that aim to improve overall health