Bacterial Particles Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IMAGE)

WashU Medicine

Bacterial Particles Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Marked by yellow tags, the tiny particles released by this bacterium may help initiate inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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Wandy Beatty

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