Scientists find key to growth of 'bad' bacteria in inflammatory bowel disease

Friday, February 8, 2013 - 12:00 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have long puzzled over why "bad" bacteria such as E. coli can thrive in the guts of those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), causing serious diarrhea. Now researchers have discovered the answer -- one that may be the first step toward finding new and better treatments for IBD.

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