Research for the dogs.

Scientists and researchers have long suspected bacteria as playing a key role in Crohn’s disease. Now our canine companions are helping us figure just what that role might be as the bacteria that may cause chronic intestinal inflammation in humans was recently found in the intestinal linings of some boxers.

“Working on both the canine and the human side speeds research to learn more about devastating disease,” says Joan Coates, associates professor at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

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