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Bacteroides cells colonising the gut. Image by Kathyrn Cross and Nikki Horn, IFR

‘Missing’ bacteria in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis patients identified

16 November, 2010

Scientists on the Norwich Research Park have identified some bacteria that are low in abundance in the gut of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (UC) patients compared to healthy adults. This finding could be relevant to preventing or managing these conditions to maintain health.

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