The Leona M. And Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
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Study challenges traditional assumptions about gut inflammation and Crohn’s disease
A new study reveals mechanistic underpinnings of Crohn’s disease, including some vulnerabilities within the ascending colon. This work challenges the assumption that all regions of the gut respond similarly to inflammation, argues for region-specific treatments for the disease, and highlights a potential new target for treatment within the ascending colon. Read MoreFeb. 18, 2026