He spoke to Friends of ORNL about his pioneering work in using biological mass spectrometry to identify and determine the relative abundances of the gut’s human and microbial proteins (including ...

Despite being an everyday necessity, nutrition is something of a black box. We know that many plant-based foods are good for us, but we don't always know why.

Studies show how some plant foods can reduce inflammation, prevent flare-ups and even lower surgery risks for those with ...

Scientists have identified a protein sensor in intestinal neurons that responds to pressure, inflammation to stimulate the ...

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the ...

Research in mice identifies protein responsible for regulating gut movement in response to pressure, exercise, and ...

New study shows that dysfunction of protective immune cells in GI tract may contribute to onset of inflammation in Crohn's disease.

Inflammation can lead to complications like narrowing of the intestines (strictures). These narrowed areas cause pain, cramping, and discomfort when food passes through. Severe pain in the abdomen can ...

and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The primary role of both your pancreas and liver is to produce substances that break down the foods you eat. As the chyme enters your small ...

However, when you go to the bathroom, the amount of stool is usually small ... pass through the intestines, and affecting the immune and neuroendocrine systems. Inflammation in the bowels can ...

24-Nor-ursodeoxycholic acid improves intestinal inflammation by targeting TH17 pathogenicity and transdifferentiation. Gut , 2025; gutjnl-2024-333297 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2024-333297 Cite This Page : ...

Inflammation – your immune system’s response to injury or infection – can be a good thing. When there is inflammation in the body for a short time, in response to a harmful stimulus, it can ...