EPISODE · Nov 19, 2019 · 2 MIN
How Bad Bacteria Overtake the Gut Microbiome in Crohn’s Disease | Michigan Medicine
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One of the most common forms of IBD, called Crohn’s disease, is characterized by inflammation within the digestive tract and can lead to severe diarrhea, pain and weight loss. What causes IBD is still a mystery, but scientists now know that the gut microbiome, composed of the trillions of bacteria that make their home inside the intestines, are key players.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/e-coli-gain-edge-by-changing-their-diets-inflammatory-bowel-disease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One of the most common forms of IBD, called Crohn’s disease, is characterized by inflammation within the digestive tract and can lead to severe diarrhea, pain and weight loss. What causes IBD is still a mystery, but scientists now know that the gut microbiome, composed of the trillions of bacteria that make their home inside the intestines, are key players.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/e-coli-gain-edge-by-changing-their-diets-inflammatory-bowel-disease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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