Molecules from Giant Spider Venom Could Help Treat IBS Pain
Two pain blocking peptides were found in the venom from the Venezuelan Pinkfoot Goliath tarantula
Gastrointestinal Diseases
New Insight Into How Breast Milk Boosts the Immune System
Alarmins have a positive post-natal impact on the development of intestinal flora and the immune system
How Antioxidants in Corn Line Could Help Treat IBD
In addition to their anti-inflammatory properties, naturally occurring flavonoids are safer than standard drugs
A Tool for Coronavirus-Specific Intestinal Cell Research
iPSC disease modeling company DefiniGEN has identified iPSC-derived intestinal organoids that could be used in studies of the biology of SARS-CoV2 infection
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
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