Found 14 news articles for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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IBD causing bacteria discovered in mice
Bacteria that cause weight loss and intestinal inflammation have been identified in the microbiome of mice used to study Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Dr Sam Forster Researchers from Hudson Institute…… Read more
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Flicking the inflammation off-switch
In a long-term collaboration between researchers and industry, an exciting first step has been made in the creation of a new generation of medicines for auto-immune diseases using one of…… Read more
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State-of-the art genomic sequencer accelerates inflammation research
Hudson Institute of Medical Research is progressing its genomic and inflammation research thanks to the support of the Victorian Government and The Ian Potter Foundation, who assisted with the acquisition…… Read more
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Rachel’s story | Living with Crohn’s disease
Rachel Botros, 19, has suffered from Crohn’s disease since she was a 14-year-old. The chronic condition interrupted her schooling and ability to live a typical teenage life. Her two siblings…… Read more
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Crohn’s disease in Australia – the latest research
What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s is an inflammatory disease which affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is incurable and usually chronic with periods of flare ups lasting anywhere from a…… Read more
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NHMRC Ideas Grants success
Hudson Institute has been successful in the NHMRC Ideas Grant round. Our researchers have been awarded four NHMRC Ideas Grants, totalling almost $4.1 million. Ideas Grants fund innovative and creative…… Read more
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Crohn’s disease diagnosis impacts future health
Crohn’s disease is an incurable inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affecting more than 60,000 Australians, including children. Dr Edward Giles With effective treatment many children remain symptom-free for long periods of…… Read more
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Paving the way towards a new anti-inflammatory agent
Hudson Institute researchers provide new insights into how the IL-37 protein blocks inflammation—emphasising the potential for a novel treatment in the fight against a plethora of inflammatory diseases. IL-37 is…… Read more
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NHMRC Ideas Grant success
Hudson Institute has had outstanding success in the NHMRC Ideas Grant round. Our researchers have been awarded nine NHMRC Ideas Grants, totalling almost $8.5 million. Ideas Grants fund innovative and…… Read more
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More than 100 new gut bacteria discovered in human microbiome
Scientists working on the gut microbiome have discovered and isolated more than 100 completely new species of bacteria from healthy people’s intestines. Dr Sam Forster The discovery will support the…… Read more