Scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School recently reported that a specific type of bacteria that reside in the gut can enable development and dissemination of colorectal cancer.
This type of bacteria, Fusobacterium, was previously shown to be associa...
Each of us encounters defining moments in our lives. Moments that fundamentally shape who we are, moments that reveal our true selves. I’m convinced that our deepest selves are never fully unmasked until we are faced with moments that rattle us to our core. Moments that challenge us to ...
March is Women’s History Month. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation would like to take this opportunity to put the spotlight on some of the fearless women leaders committed to making a difference for IBD patients. For this edition, Cecile Norris, Senior Research Manager at the Foundati...
In recent years, it has been increasingly recognized that the microbes which inhabit the intestinal tract, termed microbiota, have a profound impact on IBD. These microbes are essential to human health, but can become a liability during inflammatory gut disorders. Targeting these microb...