'Bad' bacteria can trigger painful gut contractions; new research shows how

ScienceDaily
Dec 17, 2024, 8:15 pm76 pts
A new study shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, triggers painful intestinal contractions by activating the immune system. The research also finds a more general explanation for how the gut rids itself of unwanted intruders, which could also help scientists better understand chronic conditions like…

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