New research reveals that specialized gut bacteria convert bile acids into powerful healing compounds, offering hope for ...

Scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ...

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this ...

When patients with Clostridium difficile colitis do not respond to usual treatment with metronidazole or vancomycin, clinicians are left with a small collection of alternatives, ranging from the ...

Study findings indicate therapeutic potential of microbiome-based intervention to restore bile acid balance and promote gut ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease ... diff), formerly known as Clostridium difficile, or gastroenteritis having stress or anxiety A doctor can help you identify other ...

Mild Clostridium difficile infection (CDI; stool frequency <four-times daily; no signs of severe colitis), clearly induced by the use of antibiotics, may be treated by stopping the inducing ...

D illustration of Clostridium scindens in the intestine. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL) EPFL scientists have uncovered how a ...

The researchers tested their hypothesis in mice with colitis, a disease model that mimics UC. They introduced Clostridium scindens into some mice while leaving others untreated. The team then ...