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Crohn's Disease and Gut Bacteria: A Closer Look at Bile Acid Breakdown

December 31, 2025

Crohn's disease is a tricky condition that affects the gut. One thing that makes it worse is how it changes the bacteria living in our intestines. These tiny helpers usually play a big role in breaking down bile acids, which are important for digestion. But in people with Crohn's, this process isn't

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Dung Burning and Bile Acids: What Archaeologists Need to Know

February 22, 2025

Bile acids are becoming a hot topic in archaeology. These acids, made only by animals, are tougher than other similar compounds. They don't break down as easily over time. This makes them great for studying old poop and what it can tell us about the past. But what happens when that poop is burned?

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Unraveling Bile Acid Mysteries in Pregnancy

January 31, 2025

ICP, or Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy relies on TBA ( Total Bile Acid) levels to manage the situation. The decision on how and when to gauge TBA are unclear. A study analyzing these levels of 1150 pregnant people was done. Someone involved in this study further looked at the progression of

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Gut Bacteria and Bile: A Rat's Liver Recovery Story

January 16, 2025

Ever thought about how changing your gut's job could fix liver problems? Scientists did an experiment with rats that had a liver disease called MASLD. They performed a surgery called duodenal-jejunal bypass (DJB), which changed how food travels through the gut. Surprisingly, the rats' livers started