Rising rotavirus cases highlight importance of childhood vaccination
With a rising number of rotavirus cases being reported across the country and in New Jersey this spring,…
EV-RNAs show promise for IBD diagnosis and treatment
A research team led by Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, has published a comprehensive…
Childhood stress may lead to digestive issues later in life
Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and…
Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks
The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home…
A standard practice for colonoscopy completion
Background and objectives Terminal ileum intubation is considered the completion step of colonoscopy and is usually performed to…
PRoRota-project aims to fight diarrhea in children using probiotics, hygiene, and models
The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children from dying…
Scientists identify a molecular switch that controls water flow in the gut
Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how…
Study reveals how Ebola and Marburg viruses damage the human gut
Ebola (EBOV) and Marburg virus (MARV) are highly lethal viruses that cause severe disease in infected patients by…
Study clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and common gastrointestinal disorder
Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS. Experiments demonstrate…
Discovery opens up new avenues for treating rotavirus infections
Rotavirus causes severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children, contributing to more than 128,500 deaths per year…
Study shows mucus contains molecules that block Salmonella infection | MIT News
Mucus is more than just a sticky substance: It contains a wealth of powerful molecules called mucins that…
Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly…