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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 ‘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…
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…
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…
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…
AI Finds Three New ‘Body Signals’ to Help Doctors Track Crohn’s Disease

Scientists have used machine learning to identify three new genetic “biomarkers” for Crohn’s disease, offering a…
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,…