Blood test flags digestive disease risk years before symptoms appear
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A simple blood test may detect Crohn’s disease years before symptoms begin, as researchers link early immune responses to gut bacteria.
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The test measures the immune system’s response to flagellin, a protein found in gut bacteria. Researchers found that this response is elevated in some people years before Crohn’s develops.
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