Medical Breakthrough
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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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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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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…
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Natural Healing: Could Fruit Sugars Be a New Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis?
Early-stage laboratory research reveals that complex sugars from a wild fruit can shield the gut from…
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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…
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Predicting Severe IBD Early: Scientists Discover New Genetic Clue
Researchers have identified a genetic marker that is associated with more severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s…
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