A germ-filled capsule might help spot gastro ills. By Alan Mozes, HealthDay News. THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 -- Someday doctors may be able to diagnose gastrointestinal (GI) ...

The germ-free mice saw an increase in activity of the genes involved in fatty acid oxidation, literally burning of fatty acids, to provide fuel for the gut's cells.

When germ-free mice were inoculated with conventional bacteria, mucus in the small intestine detached 5 weeks after colonization, and the colonic inner mucus required 6 weeks to become impenetrable.

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The cryptosporidium germ causes severe diarrhoea in children. Picture: Supplied The most common symptom of cryptosporidiosis is diarrhoea, but can also include nausea, vomiting, fever, headache ...