Celiac Science
A New Clinical Trial Needs Adults Who Still Have Symptoms on a Gluten-Free Diet
The DAISY Study is recruiting adults with celiac disease who have symptoms despite a gluten-free diet. Travel compensation included.
Celiac Disease & Science
Understanding the medical, biological, and scientific aspects of celiac disease. From diagnosis to treatment, myths to facts.
Understanding Celiac Disease — From Biology to Daily Life
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition affecting roughly 1 in 100 people worldwide, yet the majority remain undiagnosed. When someone with celiac disease eats gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye — their immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine, damaging the villi that absorb nutrients from food.
This section covers the science behind celiac disease in plain language. We break down how gluten triggers an autoimmune response, what happens during the diagnostic process (blood tests, biopsies, and genetic markers), and why celiac disease is so frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked entirely.
Whether you've just been diagnosed, suspect you might have celiac disease, or want to understand what's happening in your body, these guides are written for patients — not textbooks. Every article is sourced from peer-reviewed research, medical institutions, and established organizations like the Celiac Disease Foundation and Beyond Celiac.
If you're newly diagnosed and feeling overwhelmed, start with our beginner's guide to celiac disease. For a deeper look at the protein that causes it all, read our complete guide to understanding gluten.
Celiac Science
MUSC Highlights Why Understanding Celiac Diagnosis Still Matters in 2026
The Medical University of South Carolina breaks down celiac disease diagnosis and long-term health effects. Here's what it means for our community.
Celiac Science
Could Celiac-Safe Wheat Actually Be on the Horizon? New Gene-Editing Research Offers Hope
UC Davis researchers used gene editing to remove gluten proteins harmful to people with celiac disease. Here's what this breakthrough could mean for families.
Celiac Science
Understanding Gluten: A Science Guide
What gluten is, how it damages the celiac intestine, hidden sources, and why FDA standards may not protect everyone.
Celiac Science
What Is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease explained: autoimmune condition, symptoms, diagnosis, and why 'gluten-free' isn't always safe enough.