06/24/2026
University of Louisville researchers have discovered how a naturally occurring microbial compound may help protect the gut and support future treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
IBD, which includes conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affects millions of people worldwide.
A research team led by Venkatakrishna Rao Jala, associate professor in the University of Louisville School of Medicine and UofL Health's Brown Cancer Center, discovered how a microbial metabolite activates a protective pathway in the intestine that may help preserve gut health.
June 24, 2026 | Discovery may lead to new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease