IBD
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Healing the Fortress: Scientists Find a ‘Switch’ That Could Fix the Gut Wall in Ulcerative Colitis
Scientists have discovered a molecular “switch” called PKCη that causes the gut wall to become “leaky”…
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A New Pill and a Breakthrough ‘Key’ for IBD: The Future of Fighting Inflammation
Breakthrough clinical trials reveal a powerful new once-daily pill for ulcerative colitis and a novel antibody…
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The ‘Sleepy Bowel’ Mystery Solved: How Your Gut Senses Surgery and Shuts Down
Scientists have discovered the “emergency brake” that shuts the gut down after surgery. By identifying touch-sensitive…
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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 ‘Severe IBD’ Gene: How HLA-DRB1*01:03 Predicts Your Crohn’s or Colitis Journey
The largest genetic study of IBD to date has revealed how the HLA-DRB1*01:03 gene and others…
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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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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…
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