Microbiome
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The Missing ‘Off-Switch’: How Your Gut Bacteria and Bile Acids Control IBD Flares
Scientists have discovered that IBD patients are often missing a vital “off-switch” for inflammation. Due to…
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AI and Your Gut Bugs: The New Project Personalising IBD Care
A new 3.4 million Euro research project is using Artificial Intelligence to map the gut microbiome…
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Feed Your Gut Bugs: How Your Diet and Microbiome Team Up to Fight IBD
A new 6-month study reveals how diet and gut bacteria “talk” to each other to lower…
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The Gut’s Natural Bodyguard: How a New Bacterial Protein Heals the IBD Shield
Scientists have discovered a new protein called BMG-1, produced by healthy gut bacteria, that acts as…
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Coral-Inspired ‘Smart Capsules’: The Future of Probiotics for IBD
Inspired by coral reefs, scientists have created “smart” microcapsules that shield friendly bacteria from stomach acid…
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The Gut’s Engine Room: Why Your Intestinal Muscles are the Secret to IBD Health
The gut’s muscle layer is more than just a motor—it’s a vital command centre. New research…
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Friendly Viruses: The New ‘Lock-and-Key’ Way to Heal Crohn’s Disease
McMaster University researchers have developed a breakthrough “lock-and-key” therapy using friendly viruses to disarm harmful gut…
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Microplastics and IBD: How Everyday Plastic May Be a Hidden Gut Trigger
New AI-driven research reveals how microplastics from everyday bottles “dock” onto human proteins, triggering the same…
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Can 5 Days a Month Fix Crohn’s? The New Fasting Diet That Calms Inflammation
For many people with Crohn’s disease, the hardest question to answer is: “What should I eat?”…
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