Gut
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Cell changes en route to stomach cancer
Molecular characterization of pre-cancerous changes in cells lining the stomach could point to lesions with a greater risk of progression to cancer. Read MoreSeptember 26, 2013
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Dual-action enzyme protects esophagus
An antioxidant enzyme also functions as a tumor suppressor to limit cancer development in the esophagus. Read MoreMay 9, 2013
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Bird’s eye view of gut development
A new map of the developing gut of quail offers valuable tool for studying intestinal diseases. Read MoreNovember 19, 2012
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Enzyme counters stomach acid attack
Dysfunction or loss of an “antioxidant” enzyme may lead to higher risk for esophageal cancer in patients with gastric reflux disease. Read MoreSeptember 11, 2012
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Intestinal artillery launches anti-bacterial attack
The epithelial cells that line the intestines have a newly discovered mechanism for protecting us against microbes: they fire anti-bacterial "bullets" into the gut. Read MoreMay 14, 2012