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Can a microRNA Control Inflammation in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Loss of a non-coding RNA that regulates inflammation could contribute to development of ulcerative colitis (UC) in children, according to the October issue of Gastroenterology. UC and Crohn’s disease are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases that affect adults and children. These … Continue reading →

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How Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Aspirin blocks proliferation of colorectal cancer cells and causes them to self destruct by inhibiting the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR), according to the June issue of Gastroenterology. Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has been shown in many … Continue reading →

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