Smart pills that could replace gut procedures
How ingestible electronics may transform diagnosis and treatment for GI disease
UC Irvine researchers discovered how fiber reshapes gut bacteria to block sugar’s harmful effects. (iStock)
Capsule endoscopy devices like PillCam allow doctors to view the digestive tract without invasive scopes or sedation. (Medtronic)
Researchers and clinicians are working to turn these devices into tools that diagnose disease and deliver targeted treatment. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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