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Boston researchers develop novel approach to generate intestinal organoids in vitro

Boston researchers have developed a new way to generate groups of intestinal cells that can be used, among others, to make disease models in the lab to test treatments for diseases affecting the gastrointestinal system.

11 Jan 2020

Harnessing biology and technology to develop much-needed treatments for depression

New research into the biology of depression, along with new and evolving technologies, provides the basis for developing the next generation of treatments for major depressive disorder, according to the special January/February issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

9 Jan 2020

Cystic fibrosis carriers have higher risk for all CF-related conditions

Conventional wisdom says that having just one mutated copy of the cystic fibrosis gene has no effects on a person's health--the disease occurs when both copies of the gene are mutated. But a new study from the University of Iowa suggests that may not be the case.

8 Jan 2020

Gut microbes may play a role in stroke recovery

New research shows that the microorganisms in our gut could help protect brain cells from damage caused by inflammation after a stroke.

8 Jan 2020

Pancreatic cancer cells release signal to suppress immune system's attack on tumors

A key immune signal has a previously unknown role in turning off the immune system's attack on pancreatic cancer cells, a new study finds.

8 Jan 2020

Study finds negligible gluten transfer when children use Play Doh, uncooked pasta for play

Parents who worry their child with celiac disease may be exposed to gluten at school might be able to strike two common school substances -- Play Doh and dry, uncooked pasta -- from the exposure risk list, as long as children don't consume them.

8 Jan 2020

Evolutionary adaptations may lead to different microbial populations, shows study

It's no secret there's a close relationship between humans and our microbiomes -- the communities of microbes that live in and on us.

7 Jan 2020

Classroom activities pose low risk of harmful gluten exposure in children with celiac disease

Common classroom activities – such as playing with Play-Doh or uncooked pasta – have little or no potential to cause harmful gluten exposure in children with celiac disease, reports a study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

7 Jan 2020

ACG publishes new guideline on disorders of hepatic and mesenteric circulation

The American College of Gastroenterology is pleased to announce the publication of a new ACG Clinical Guideline on Disorders of Hepatic and Mesenteric Circulation, which was published online today in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

7 Jan 2020

Ultra-processed food consumption linked to rising obesity epidemic in the U.S.

As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent.

6 Jan 2020

Mount Sinai awarded more than $10 million in federal funding for research on glioblastoma

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received more than $10 million in federal funding for several projects focusing on brain tumor research.

2 Jan 2020

Short chain fatty acid supplementation improves stroke recovery, mice study shows

Supplementing the body’s short chain fatty acids can improve stroke recovery, according to research in mice recently published in JNeurosci. Short chain fatty acid supplementation may be a non-invasive addition to stroke rehabilitation therapies.

From Society for Neuroscience 2 Jan 2020

Scientists discover potential drug compounds that target common type of liver cancer

Scientists from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)'s Genome Institute of Singapore have discovered four potential drug compounds that target hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer.

30 Dec 2019

Proton therapy reduces the relative risk of side effects for cancer patients

Proton therapy leads to significantly lower risk of side effects severe enough to lead to unplanned hospitalizations for cancer patients when compared with traditional radiation, while cure rates between the two groups are almost identical.

26 Dec 2019

Links between most human diseases and genetics are shaky at best

In most cases, your genes have less than five per cent to do with your risk of developing a particular disease, according to new research by University of Alberta scientists.

20 Dec 2019

Novel 'tooth-on-a-chip' could open door to personalized dental care

A so-called "tooth-on-a-chip" could one day enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify dental filling materials that work better and last longer based on a patient's own teeth and oral microbiome.

19 Dec 2019

Researchers discover a way to move precision immunotherapy forward for multiple myeloma

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a way to move precision immunotherapy forward by using genomics to inform immunotherapy for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, in December.

19 Dec 2019

Gastroesophageal reflux disease may affect nearly a third of U.S. adults every week

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes hearburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly a third of U.S. adults each week, and most of those who take certain popular medications for it still have symptoms, according to a new Cedars-Sinai study.

19 Dec 2019

New review provides guidance to address gaps in transgender health care

One of the biggest barriers to care for transgender individuals is a lack of knowledgeable providers.

19 Dec 2019

ACS’ special issue highlights top research trends and key developments in chemistry

A lot can happen in a year, especially when it comes to science. As 2019 draws to a close, Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, is highlighting the year's biggest stories in chemistry, top research trends and important developments in a special issue.

19 Dec 2019

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Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Boston researchers develop novel approach to generate intestinal organoids in vitro

Harnessing biology and technology to develop much-needed treatments for depression

Cystic fibrosis carriers have higher risk for all CF-related conditions

Gut microbes may play a role in stroke recovery

Pancreatic cancer cells release signal to suppress immune system's attack on tumors

Study finds negligible gluten transfer when children use Play Doh, uncooked pasta for play

Evolutionary adaptations may lead to different microbial populations, shows study

Classroom activities pose low risk of harmful gluten exposure in children with celiac disease

ACG publishes new guideline on disorders of hepatic and mesenteric circulation

Ultra-processed food consumption linked to rising obesity epidemic in the U.S.

Mount Sinai awarded more than $10 million in federal funding for research on glioblastoma

Short chain fatty acid supplementation improves stroke recovery, mice study shows

Scientists discover potential drug compounds that target common type of liver cancer

Proton therapy reduces the relative risk of side effects for cancer patients

Links between most human diseases and genetics are shaky at best

Novel 'tooth-on-a-chip' could open door to personalized dental care

Researchers discover a way to move precision immunotherapy forward for multiple myeloma

Gastroesophageal reflux disease may affect nearly a third of U.S. adults every week

New review provides guidance to address gaps in transgender health care

ACS’ special issue highlights top research trends and key developments in chemistry

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