Featured News Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut Washington University School of Medicine • August 3, 2017July 8, 2020 The combination of a bacterium that normally lives in the gut and a protein-rich diet promotes a more tolerant, less inflammatory gut immune system, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings, in mice, suggest a way to tilt the gut immune system away from inflammation, potentially spelling relief for people living with inflammatory bowel disease. View Content