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Breakthrough Link Found Between INSL5 and Bile Acid Diarrhoea

7/29/2025

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a groundbreaking link between Insulin-Like Peptide 5 (INSL5) and bile acid diarrhoea. High levels of this hormone are associated with intense symptoms, paving the way for a potential blood test for diagnosis and innovative treatment options, as existing therapies only help two-thirds of patients.

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a groundbreaking link between Insulin-Like Peptide 5 (INSL5) and bile acid diarrhoea. High levels of this hormone are associated with intense symptoms, paving the way for a potential blood test for diagnosis and innovative treatment options, as existing therapies only help two-thirds of patients.