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Even symptom-free IBD patients show gut cells primed for damage, study finds

Researchers have uncovered early molecular warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease, revealing the condition can begin before symptoms appear and continue silently even when patients appear well.

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Researchers have identified early molecular warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease that appear before symptoms develop. The study, led by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, found a hidden flaw capable of damaging intestinal cells. This flaw persists even in patients whose disease is well controlled and who appear symptom‑free. The findings suggest that the condition can begin and continue silently, highlighting the need for earlier detection.

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