Gut Bacteria Heal Colon
Source: Mirage News
3D illustration of Clostridium scindens in the intestine. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL)
EPFL scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium
EPFL 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 ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel di… [3168 chars]