Oncology & Cancer
Researchers help the body protect itself against inflammation and colon cancer
Could inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer be prevented by changing the shape of a single protein?
Jan 27, 2017
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Health
One in four has alarmingly few intestinal bacteria
All people have trillions of bacteria living in their intestines. If you place them on a scale, they weigh around 1.5 kg. Previously, a major part of these 'blind passengers' were unknown, as they are difficult or impossible ...
Aug 28, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
A small, daily dose of Viagra may reduce colorectal cancer risk
A small, daily dose of Viagra significantly reduces colorectal cancer risk in an animal model that is genetically predetermined to have the third leading cause of cancer death, scientists report.
Mar 19, 2018
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Neuroscience
Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain
Pain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that something is wrong—an alert system that tells us to pause and pay attention to our bodies.
Oct 14, 2022
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Pediatrics
In vitro study finds digested formula, but not breast milk, is toxic to cells
Free fatty acids created during the digestion of infant formula cause cellular death that may contribute to necrotizing enterocolitis, a severe intestinal condition that is often fatal and occurs most commonly in premature ...
Dec 10, 2012
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Health
Protein regulates vitamin A metabolic pathways, prevents inflammation
A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have discovered how uncontrolled vitamin A metabolism in the gut can cause harmful inflammation. The discovery links diet to inflammatory diseases, ...
Oct 23, 2017
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Immunology
Innate immune responses to high-fat diets lead to obesity
Why is eating a high fat diet a recipe for obesity? According to a new study from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan, the answer involves the activity of a specific type of immune cell that lives ...
Jul 2, 2019
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Immunology
Immune cells in the intestine have a sweet tooth
A new study led by Marc Veldhoen, group leader at the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM; Portugal) and Associate Professor at Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (FMUL) and published today in the scientific ...
Aug 15, 2022
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Medical research
Cruciferous vegetables help the immune system to fight intestinal pathogens
A study in mice shows that eating cruciferous vegetables—including broccoli, kale and cauliflower - helps the immune system to fight intestinal pathogens. The research might have implications for people with inflammatory ...
Feb 2, 2017
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Immunology
Control gene for 'conveyor belt' cells could help improve oral vaccines, treat intestinal disease
Scientists have found a master regulator gene needed for the development of M cells, a mysterious type of intestinal cell involved in initiating immune responses.
Jun 17, 2012
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