Unlocking the destiny of a cell
(Medical Xpress)— Scientists have discovered that breaking a biological signaling system in an embryo allows them to change the destiny of a cell. The findings could lead to new ways of making replacement ...
Genetics
Nov 01, 2012 |
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Using planarian flatworms to understand organ regeneration
Researchers report in the journal Developmental Cell that they have identified genes that control growth and regeneration of the intestine in the freshwater planarian Schmidtea mediterranea.
Medical research
Oct 25, 2012 |
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Specific bacterial species may initiate, maintain Crohn's
Patients newly diagnosed with pediatric Crohn's disease had significantly different levels of certain types of bacteria in their intestinal tracts than age-matched controls, according to a paper in the October Journal of ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Studies suggest possible overlap of IBS symptoms and inflammatory bowel disease
Research unveiled today at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 77th Annual Scientific meeting in Las Vegas suggests a possible overlap of symptoms of two prevalent GI disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Using human stool to treat C. diff is safe, effective
A novel therapy that uses donated human stool to treat the deadly and contagious C.diff infection is safe and highly effective, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 19, 2012 |
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DRCongo, Uganda Muslims banned from Mecca over Ebola epidemic
Saudi Arabia has banned Muslims from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda from making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca this year because of cholera and Ebola epidemics in the region, a Congolese religious leader ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 18, 2012 |
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Weight loss does not improve fertility
(Medical Xpress)—Losing weight does not lead to improved fertility in women, but does improve sexual function, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Overweight and Obesity
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Prebiotic may help patients with intestinal failure grow new and better gut
Adding the right prebiotic to the diets of pediatric patients with intestinal failure could replace intravenous feeding, says a new University of Illinois study.
Medical research
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Whole black carrots reveal the key to gut health, reduced cancer risk
Black carrots have revealed how fruit and vegetables help maintain gut health and reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Health
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Study furthers understanding of IBD
Researchers part-funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust have identified how particular parts of the intestinal immune system and the bacteria in the gut can interact to alter ...
Inflammatory disorders
Oct 12, 2012 |
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Research gives new insight into coeliac disease
For the first time, scientists have visualised an interaction between gluten and T-cells of the immune system, providing insight into how coeliac disease, which affects approximately 1 in 133 people, is triggered.
Immunology
Oct 11, 2012 |
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How the body uses vitamin B to recognize bacterial infection
An Australian research team has discovered how specialised immune cells recognise products of vitamin B synthesis that are unique to bacteria and yeast, triggering the body to fight infection.
Medical research
Oct 10, 2012 |
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Outsmarting the superbugs
Defeating the deadly Clostridium difficile is no easy task but, step-by-step, microbiologist Associate Professor Dena Lyras is helping piece together the puzzle.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 27, 2012 |
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New study shows gut bacteria could cause type 2 diabetes
Studying gut bacteria can reveal a range of human illness. Now, new research shows that the composition of a person's intestinal bacteria could play an important role in the development of type 2 diabetes. These results, ...
Diabetes
Sep 26, 2012 |
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Scientists have way to control sugars that lead to diabetes, obesity
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists can now turn on or off the enzymes responsible for processing starchy foods into sugars in the human digestive system, a finding they believe will allow them to better control those processes ...
Medical research
Sep 26, 2012 |
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