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    Research Blog

    This blog has been compiled by 4 trainee paediatric gastroenterologists who are all actively involved in research into paediatric inflammatory bowel disease – Dr Ed Giles, Queen Mary University of London (CICRA fellow); Dr Richard Hansen, University of Aberdeen (CSO fellow); Dr Paul Henderson, University of Edinburgh (MRC fellow) and Dr Tony Wiskin, University of Southampton (CICRA fellow). Links are provided to the free abstracts of each article, but full access may require a fee for those without institutional privileges.

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    09.02.12 Does the immune system go to “school” in the gut?

    The body contains 10 times as many bacteria as “human” cells. Our immune system must therefore learn to live in balance with these bacteria. It is not fully understood how this is done, but immune cells called “T cells” (discussed previously) in the gut play a central role. Before birth our T cells are educated [...]

    09.02.12
    Is infliximab or adalimumab preferred and which is better?
    The complex genetics of IBD gets… more complex!
    Probiotic yoghurt drinks may not influence resident gut bacterial populations
    23.10.11
    A normally harmless bacterium that can cause an IBD-like disease in tests
    Anti-inflammatory immune cells more common in the bowel of patients with IBD
    New gene and protein, described as important in the development of IBD, linked to the now famous “NOD2”
    Prebiotic trial for treatment of Crohn’s disease shows disappointing results