IBD Science for Patients

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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…
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…
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…
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?”…
A Simple Blood Test to Track Gut Healing? The New REG3α Discovery for Ulcerative Colitis

Researchers have discovered a new blood biomarker called REG3α that can accurately track gut inflammation in…
Crohn’s and Pregnancy: Reassuring News for Those Diagnosed Young

Women diagnosed with Crohn’s disease during childhood or adolescence did not face a higher risk of…
New UC Treatment Update: Safety Fears Cleared for Obefazimod

A large-scale safety analysis of the new ulcerative colitis drug obefazimod shows no increased cancer risk,…
Could Removing Your Appendix Help Heal Your Ulcerative Colitis?

Adding laparoscopic appendectomy to standard medical therapy significantly reduces clinical relapse at 12 months and improves…
The ‘Muscle Burn’ Molecule: How Your Body’s Waste Helps Heal IBD

Scientists have discovered that lactate, once thought of as “waste”, is actually a vital signal that…
The Permanent Residents: How Specific Immune Cells Stay in the Gut to Drive Crohn’s Inflammation

Scientists have identified a specific group of “permanent resident” immune cells in the gut that drive…