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Treating giant pandas: an unusual advanced role for the gastroenterologist

Giant pandas are captivating animals with worldwide interest. Their distinctive colour, furriness and slow, swaggering, lifestyle may be some of the reasons why people love them (Figure 1 A-C). Fewer than 1900 pandas remain in their natural habitats according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. However, in 2016, as a major success of conservation efforts, the IUCN announced a downgrading of the protection status of the giant panda from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’.

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Figure 1  Giant pandas (A–C) and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (D,E).

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May 09, 2025

Congratulations to Dr Christopher Mountford; the new BSG Secretary

Congratulations to Dr Christopher Mountford, the new BSG Secretary.

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May 07, 2025

Help Shape the Future of GI Physiology – National Data Collection Open (May–June 2025)

The second National Data Collection for GI Physiology services will run from Monday 12th May to Friday 6th June 2025.

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April 28, 2025

A new collection of genomics educational resources for gastroenterologists and hepatologists is now available

NHS England’s Genomics Education Programme has added a new collection for GeNotes (genomic notes for clinicians) focused on gastro-hepatology.