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A novel iLDS statistic uncovers adaptive gene sweeps in gut bacteria, highlighting evolutionary responses to modern diets and enhancing microbiome studies.

AstraZeneca (AZN) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study. Study Overview AstraZeneca is running a Phase IIb study titled “A Phase IIb, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study ...

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Learn about the potential benefits of the Mediterranean diet for managing ulcerative colitis, including lower inflammation and improved gut health, with expert tips.

A national audit of total abdominal colectomy for ulcerative colitis finds low 30 day mortality and a rise in laparoscopic procedures, a new Irish study finds.