Study links body's circadian system to inflammatory bowel diseases


JERUSALEM, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- A new Israeli study has revealed the influence of the circadian system on the development of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, paving the way for innovative therapeutic approaches for gastrointestinal tract diseases.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a press release on Thursday that the study, published in the journal Trends in Molecular Medicine, highlighted the critical role of the circadian clock in regulating immune activity and digestive functions.

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