A new preclinical study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has identified a gut bacterium that, when ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that bacteria can drive stem cell regeneration to repair the intestinal lining after injury—uncovering an unexpected way in which the gut ...

There are cells that line the intestine, and they form a crucial barrier that encloses the gut microbiome, and prevents ...

When inflammation damages the intestinal lining, differentiated enterocytes and crypt base columnar stem cells (CBCs) revert to a regenerative, fetal-like state and form revival stem cells (revSCs).

A new study reported in Nature has determined that the amino acid cysteine could promote regeneration among cells in the small intestine. The work showed that cysteine can activate an immune signaling ...

A gut microbe-derived compound from fruits and nuts may strengthen the intestinal barrier and support targeted therapies for ...

A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine found that the protein caspase-5 (CASP5), long thought to be a foot soldier in the body’s defense against bacterial infection, does not actually ...

When the intestinal lining breaks down, harmful gut bacterial antigens can slip into the bloodstream alongside nutrients. This breach in the gut's protective barrier, known as "leaky gut," is more ...

Intestinal metaplasia is a condition involving cell changes in the upper digestive tract lining. Helicobacter pylori ...

If you're struggling with gastrointestinal distress and take a spin through social media, you'll likely find "leaky gut syndrome" within a few clicks. For example, the hashtag #leakygut on Instagram ...

The amount of time it takes to heal from a “leaky gut” varies based on a person’s symptoms, overall health, and the underlying cause. “Leaky gut” is not a recognized medical diagnosis, and it is ...