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Harnessing the power of algae as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease
The Algae4IBD project is studying the potential of probiotics and algae-derived prebiotics as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.
9 March 2023
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Algae4IBD – Treating chronic inflammation with the help of algae
This underused resource could offer new solutions for the treatment of pain, inflammation, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
9 March 2023
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Our coordinator receives “Hamsa” award for Algae4IBD
Dr. Avni is Hamsa honoree Our coordinoator Dr. Dorit Avni from MIGAL is Hamsa honoree. She was awarded the price as a toke of appreciation for winning an EU grant
4 August 2022
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Kicking-off a new collaboration with three research initiatives
Nature contains many compounds that can improve our health and that of our planet Plants, bacteria, and algae produce a rich repertoire of natural compounds. Many of these molecules can
18 July 2022
Algae4IBD Talks
Let’s talk: What is IBD and why finding new treatment for it in algae
A chronic and life-impairing condition, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 6.8 million people worldwide. IBD exists in different forms, most common being Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Differences
8 June 2022
Algae4IBD Talks
Let’s talk: How to cultivate microalgae and harness its health potential
Did you know that we only know ten percent of all the species which float in our oceans? There is an infinity of marine creatures we have yet to discover
7 April 2022
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The history of inflammatory bowel disease
On 8th June 1956, he experienced yet again severe abdominal pain. As his symptoms intensified and his blood pressure decreased, the morning cabinet meeting was canceled, and the 34th US
1 December 2021
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New research with algae brings hope for inflammatory bowel diseases
Developing functional food, and pharmaceuticals as treatments for IBD. What if the solution for a chronic disease lies in our ocean, rivers, or lakes? That is precisely what the new
30 September 2021
This project has received funding from the European Union‘s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under grant agreement N° 101000501