Majestic Plural Studios
is investigating new scientific evidence that is altering the way we understand the cause and debilitating effects of Crohn’s disease as well as other auto-immune disorders. Their upcoming documentary film provides a forum for some of the world’s most notable experts on the subject to share their findings at a pivotal point in disease classification.
The MAP Gap Newsletter | April 2016
The Crohns Infection is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information in our field to assist patients around the world in making informed decisions about their treatment. We are grateful for the support of this community and look forward to taking this journey together.
Here are some of the most recent developments in the area of MAP related Crohn’s Research. Enjoy!
John Aitken | A Brief Introduction
“The Crohn’s Moans” is a documentary project started by Ivana Bosek who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when she was sixteen. Currently in her twenties, she is seeking knowledge of the condition, as well as exploring treatments outside of conventional medicine practices. Through filming and producing this documentary she hopes to provide information to those who are hungry for answers but especially to those who are too ill to be researching for themselves.
In this first clip, John Aitken provides a short introduction.
Gilles R. G. Monif, M.D. | How MAP Becomes Crohn’s Disease
Any claim for causation of Crohn’s disease must address four key issues:
- Why the sudden onset of disease in the twentieth century;
- Why its epidemic spread;
- Why limited sites of involvement within the gastrointestinal tract; and
- Why the significant variability with respect to the age of onset.
John Aitken | Endophytes
In the plant world, endophytes exist within plants to perform essential functions in the plant – stimulation of plant immunity, competitive inhibition (making sure there is no room left for an invader) and production of chemicals capable of killing other bacteria (antibiotics). This is a process called “symbiosis.” Symbiosis occurs when two organisms co-exist and one, or both, organisms benefit from the relationship. In plants, endophytes have evolved to be part of the growth mechanisms of the plant. They are found in the roots and in the leaves.
What has this to do with Crohn’s disease?