Bacteria in the small intestine adapt dynamically to our nutritional state, with individual species disappearing and reappearing. Researchers have now been able to comprehensively study the bacteria ...

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Bacteria in the small intestine adapt dynamically to our nutritional state, with individual species disappearing and reappearing. Researchers at the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern ...

Ileitis is inflammation in the ileum of the colon. Crohn’s disease is the most common cause. Other possible causes include infections, certain medications, and various health conditions. Ileitis is ...