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Gut bacteria fights IBD
A recent animal study suggests that a sugar molecule produced in the intestines may eliminate the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The molecule--called polysaccharide A--is produced by a bacteria. Researchers say the sugar molecule works by spurring a process that reduces inflammation and IBD symptoms. The discovery implies that there may be other "good" bacteria that could bring about new IBD treatments, experts say.
(InteliHealth) UPDATED 05/29/2008Click here to read the full story
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