An intestinal pathogen reshapes the gut environment to fuel its own colonization and cause diseases, a multi-institutional ...

Our research interests focus on defining how dietary fats alter immune function and the resulting impact on disease pathogenesis. Unresolved tissue damage is a hallmark of intestinal diseases, ...

The human intestine is home to trillions of microscopic organisms, including hundreds of species of bacteria. In most people, these bacteria co-exist peacefully and contribute to a mutually beneficial ...

The inner lining of the gut regenerates entirely every four to seven days, thanks to stem cells in the intestinal epithelium. Yet much remains shrouded in mystery regarding stem cells and what causes ...