Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that treatments with engineered bacteria can significantly improve the quality of life in patients with C. difficile infections
New research from Nigeria can explain what makes the common cashew tree a valuable remedy for stopping diarrhea.
Scientists at MIT have created a super-strong “duct tape” of sorts for internal organs that could serve as an alternative to stitches.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is chronic, often painful, and takes a toll on mental health and emotional well-being.
Fecal transplants could be the answer to treating one of the most common life-threatening intestinal infections.
In a new study conducted at Harvard Medical School, scientists identified a substance, neuropilin 2 (NRP2), as a regulator of colonic smooth muscle motility.
Considering no two gut microbiomes are alike, researchers observed the interactions between microbes of different ecosystems during a fecal transplant.
Inhibiting a protein called the GABAA receptor protects the gut from experiencing the toxic aftermath of a chemotherapy or radiotherapy session.
A targetable group of molecules within the gut’s immune cells is responsible for preventing IBD flare-ups, a new study finds.
The hashtag “#GutTok” has 500 million+ views on videos under the tag, and gut-related videos in general have amassed to over one billion views.