Tag Archives: flora

How Can the Gut Microbiota Contribute to Liver Disease?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Microbes that reside in colons of obese individuals produce many compounds that could contribute to development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and other complications of obesity, according to a study published in the July issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and … Continue reading →

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What Does the Appendix Do, Anyway?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

The appendix protects against recurrent infection by Clostridium difficile (C difficile) and possibly other pathogenic bacteria, according to a study published in the December issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Although the human appendix is considered to be expendable, it … Continue reading →

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