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New 'liver-on-a-chip' device could make drug safety testing more reliable
Creating a drug that might help treat or cure a health condition in humans is a long, complex process. After developing a candidate drug that shows potential—a process that, in and of itself, can take decades—scientists ...
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Your gut microbes can be anti-aging—scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful
People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended—it's just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce ...
Feb 22, 2026
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A silent signaling network deep in the gut protects against inflammatory intestinal disorders, scientists find
Deep in the folds of the intestine, in microscopic pockets called crypts, a quiet surveillance system is always at work. Stem cells lining the gut wall are not just rebuilding tissue—they are listening and signaling. When ...
AI reads clinical notes to forecast colitis-linked colorectal cancer
People with ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, are up to four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than the general population. Low-grade dysplasia (LGD)—abnormal or precancerous lesions—can ...
Feb 21, 2026
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Overlooked Aeromonas emerges as a leading cause of gastro illness in Australia
Most bacterial gastrointestinal illnesses in Australia are thought to be caused by two pathogens, Campylobacter and Salmonella. But an emerging pathogen, Aeromonas, is much more common than previously thought, with UNSW researchers ...
Feb 21, 2026
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Colorectal screening boosts early diagnoses in first two years, randomized trial suggests
More cases of colorectal cancer are detected at an early stage with screening. This is according to new research based on data from over 278,000 60-year-olds, who were randomly selected to undergo one of two interventions ...
Feb 20, 2026
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Blood tests can reveal risk of ulcerative colitis—long before becoming ill
Researchers at Örebro University have identified blood markers that can indicate who is at risk of developing ulcerative colitis—a chronic inflammatory bowel disease—later in life. These markers can be present for many ...
Feb 20, 2026
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Healthier dietary patterns linked to lower colorectal cancer risks in large international study
A large, long-term study following nearly 1 million adults across the United States and Europe has found that dietary patterns associated with lower inflammation and steadier insulin levels are linked to a reduced risk of ...
Feb 20, 2026
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Newly discovered virus linked to colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the Western world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Age, diet and lifestyle are known risk factors. However, in most cases we still lack a precise ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Will probiotics work for you? Models map gut metabolism to predict success
A new study demonstrates that computer models of gut metabolism can predict which probiotics will successfully establish themselves in a person's gut and how different prebiotics affect production of health-promoting short-chain ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Scientists discover 'bacterial constipation,' a new disease caused by gut-drying bacteria
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, destroy the intestinal mucus ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Oral vaccine strategy used modified bacterium to combat colorectal cancer
A research team investigating the use of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes against colorectal cancer has discovered a way to build a modified version of Listeria as an oral vaccine to prime the immune system directly within ...
Feb 19, 2026
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What's 'scromiting'? Here's what to know about the cannabis-related condition
Some people have described a bizarre side effect after using marijuana: uncontrollable vomiting. It's sometimes called "scromiting"—a mash-up of screaming (from intense pain) and vomiting. The medical term is cannabis hyperemesis ...
Feb 19, 2026
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New FAP-Index could transform early detection of severe liver disease
Researchers from the Centenary Institute have developed a new diagnostic tool, the FAP-Index, that could significantly improve how doctors identify people at risk of serious liver damage caused by metabolic fatty liver disease. ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Experimental vaccine protects against C. diff disease and recurrence
A novel vaccination approach developed by Vanderbilt Health researchers cleared the harmful gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) in an animal model of infection. An experimental vaccine administered to the mucosal ...
Feb 18, 2026
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Missing ANGPTL4 gene in mice reprograms immunity, shielding against gut inflammation
A novel study using a mouse model has found that the absence of the angiopoietin-like 4 (ANGPTL4) protein during development triggers a long-lasting reprogramming of the immune system that protects against intestinal inflammation. ...
Feb 18, 2026
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Vascularized liver tissueoid-on-a-chip models regeneration and transplant rejection
Dr. Vadim Jucaud's lab at the Terasaki Institute has developed a vascularized liver tissueoid-on-a-chip (LToC) platform that recapitulates key structural, functional, and immunological features of human liver tissue, enabling ...
Feb 18, 2026
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Machine-learned biomarker identifies those at high risk for liver cancer
Researchers led by Xian-Yang Qin at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have developed a score that predicts the risk of liver cancer. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Feb 18, 2026
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What is gut health? Experts agree on a clear meaning for the term
Walk down the aisles of many grocery stores and you're liable to see claims about products that are "good for gut health," from yogurt and kombucha to supplements and even sodas. But despite its popularity, the phrase can ...
Feb 18, 2026
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FDA approves noninvasive Optune Pax device for advanced pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind, noninvasive device, the Optune Pax, for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Approval of Optune Pax was granted to ...
Feb 18, 2026
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Bowel cancer rates are rising among young people—but they can reduce their risk
Bowel cancer has been making headlines around the world, following the death last week of actor James Van Der Beek. The former Dawson's Creek actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 45.
Feb 18, 2026
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Disease patterns found to vary with genetic ancestry for Hispanic patients with IBD
Hispanic patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have varying disease patterns depending on their genetic ancestry, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Gastroenterology.
Feb 18, 2026
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FDA-approved drug may reverse T-cell exclusion in fibrolamellar liver cancer
Immunotherapy—which activates the body's own immune system to kill cancer cells—has not worked well against a rare and fatal liver cancer, but a new study finds an existing FDA-approved drug may allow the immunotherapy ...
Feb 17, 2026
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C-reactive protein links to ventricular repolarization in coronary artery disease, study finds
A new study reveals that the predictive power of key inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, shifts fundamentally depending on whether a patient suffers from cirrhosis or acute/chronic coronary disease.
Feb 17, 2026
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