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  "id": 8607980,
  "title": "Hidden gut defect that may explain why IBD keeps coming back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/hidden-gut-defect-that-may-explain-why-ibd-keeps-coming-back",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-20T03:41:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260918024814.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Researchers have uncovered a hidden molecular warning sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can linger even when patients feel well and appear to be in remission. By studying around 900 human gut biopsies and patient-derived mini-intestines, the team found that intestinal cells can remain unusually primed to die, creating a “smoldering” defect that may help drive future flare-ups.",
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        "title": "Hidden gut defect that may explain why IBD keeps coming back",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/hidden-gut-defect-that-may-explain-why-ibd-keeps-coming-back-8609498",
        "published": "2026-09-20T03:41:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}