A new view of intestinal regeneration: What fetal reversion could mean for IBD and cancer

Dynamic switching between revival stem cells and conventional intestinal stem cells enables efficient tissue repair without exhausting the stem cell pool, report researchers from Institute of Science ...
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MIT study suggests a cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- A diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, according to a new study from MIT. This amino acid, the researchers discovered, can turn ...
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Study explores how inflammation may prime the gut for cancer

Chronic inflammation in the gut does more than cause pain and discomfort for people with inflammatory bowel disease. A ...
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Melatonin isn't just for sleep—it's essential for your gut too

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Melatonin is a hormone your body makes in the brain and digestive ...