Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 13, 2026

Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease

According to the British Society of Gastroenterology, more than half a million people in the UK are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis the two main forms.

Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease

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According to the British Society of Gastroenterology, more than half a million people in the UK are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis the two main forms.

No run-of-the-mill tech, 'Curie' operates at 10 times the resolution of conventional microscopy and could spur discoveries leading to new treatment The number of young people living with debilitating and...

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According to the British Society of Gastroenterology, more than half a million people in the UK are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis the two main forms.

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