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More Than 200 Genes Identified for Crohn's Disease
December 13, 2012 More than two hundred gene locations have now been identified for the chronic bowel condition Crohn's Disease, in a study that analysed the entire human ... > full story -
Intestinal Immune Cells Play an Unexpected Role in Immune Surveillance of the Bloodstream
December 13, 2012 Researchers have found that dendritic cells in the intestinal lining collect antigens from both intestinal contents and the circulation, leading to the generation of T cells that suppress ... > full story -
Predator-Producing Bacteria May Be Battling in Human Intestines
December 11, 2012 Researchers have found that a bacteriophage unique to the Enterococcus faecalis strain V583 acts as a predator, infecting and harming similar, competing bacteria. They believe these lab results ... > full story -
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Digested Formula, but Not Breast Milk, Is Toxic to Cells, in Vitro Study Finds
December 10, 2012 Free fatty acids created during the digestion of infant formula cause cellular death that may contribute to necrotizing enterocolitis, a severe intestinal condition that is often fatal and occurs ... > full story -
Experiment Finds Achilles' Heel of Ulcer Bug, H. Pylori
December 10, 2012 Experiments have revealed a potential new way to attack common stomach bacteria that cause ulcers and significantly increase the odds of developing stomach ... > full story -
New Evidence for Epigenetic Effects of Diet on Healthy Aging
December 6, 2012 New research in human volunteers has shown that molecular changes to our genes, known as epigenetic marks, are driven mainly by aging but are also affected by what we eat. The study showed that ... > full story -
Clinical Trial Tests If Rice Bran Can Reduce Incidence of Cancer
December 5, 2012 A recent review shows that rice bran offers promising cancer prevention properties. Meanwhile, an ongoing clinical trial is testing the effectiveness of rice bran in preventing the recurrence of ... > full story -
My Microbes: New Genetic Fingerprint Lives in Your Gut
December 5, 2012 Our bodies contain far more microbial genes than human genes. And a new study suggests that just as human DNA varies from person to person, so too does the massive collection of microbial DNA in the ... > full story -
Targeting Neurotransmitter May Help Treat Gastrointestinal Conditions
December 4, 2012 Selective targeting of the neurotransmitter that differentially affects brain cells that control the two distinct functions of the pancreas may allow for new medication therapies for conditions like ... > full story -
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Upper Endoscopy Is Overused in Patients With Heartburn, Study Suggests
December 3, 2012 Heartburn is one of the most common reasons for people to see a doctor, and some physicians often use upper endoscopy to diagnose and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease. But most patients do not ... > full story
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