colitis

Mixtures of viruses that attack inflammatory bowel disease–causing bacteria in mice also survive the digestive tract and are well-tolerated in humans, a study finds.

Small RNA-containing particles in ginger root are found to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and alleviate colitis in mouse guts.

Small microRNA-containing particles found in the plant can boost populations of healthy gut bacteria, and even improve colitis symptoms in mice.

A review finds that for several conditions, poop from certain healthy people is more likely to provide relief for recipients.

Celgene has purchased Receptos, developer of an experimental multiple sclerosis drug.

Commonly added to processed foods, emulsifiers are associated with changes in gut microbiome composition and increased inflammation in mice.

Oral administration of a cocktail of bacteria derived from the human gut reduces colitis and allergy-invoked diarrhea in mice.

A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in microbiology and related areas, from Faculty of 1000.

A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in immunology and related areas, from Faculty of 1000.