Scientists target possible cause of one form of bowel disease

Monday, August 2, 2010 - 12:35 in Health & Medicine

A possible cause of irritable bowel syndrome has been traced to a small piece of RNA that blocks a substance protecting the colon membrane, leading to hostile conditions that can produce diarrhea, bloating and chronic abdominal pain.

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