#intestinal damage

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Microscopic illustration of intestinal villi and immune cells responding to gluten peptides in the small intestine

The Celiac Chain Reaction: Scientists Map How Gluten Triggers Gut Damage Step by Step

New research traces the precise molecular sequence that causes gluten to damage the gut in celiac disease — and why mapping it matters for future treatments.

Aug 18, 2026 news

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A laboratory technician processing blood samples for celiac antibody testing

Celiac Science

Why a Near-Perfect Celiac Blood Test Still Misses Most Intestinal Damage

Research shows the 10x celiac antibody threshold catches only 1 in 6 patients with intestinal damage, despite near-perfect accuracy when it does fire.

Jun 16, 2026 news

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