New drug class may help alleviate IBS symptoms by targeting the central nervous system based on mouse model. Much more work to do to determine if this is transferable to people.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 6, 2025

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New drug class may help alleviate IBS symptoms by targeting the central nervous system

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Agonists of the opioid δ-receptor improve irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms via the central nervous system