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Oncology & Cancer

Gut microbes may hold key to understanding how exercise boosts cancer immunotherapy response

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh shows for the first time how exercise improves cancer outcomes and enhances response to immunotherapy in mice by reshaping the gut microbiome.

Inflammatory disorders

Scientists reveal how a key inflammatory molecule triggers esophageal muscle contraction

A research group has uncovered important details about how platelet-activating factor (PAF)—a powerful molecule involved in inflammation and allergic reactions—triggers contractions in the smooth muscles of the esophagus.

Gastroenterology

How AI is helping researchers to demystify gut bacteria

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, as are the ways in which they interact with the body's chemistry and each other.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Unlocking the mystery behind Barrett's esophagus

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett's esophagus formation. This condition affects the lining of the esophagus—the ...

Immunology

How a common metabolite worsens inflammatory bowel disease

Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified a surprising culprit in the progression of inflammatory bowel disease: a naturally occurring metabolic compound in the gut, according to a study published in Nature Immunology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in digestive disorders, new study finds

A study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators has uncovered a significant uptick in chronic digestive disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study findings, published in the journal Neurogastroenterology ...