Science Nation: Ulcer Answers
Stomach ulcers affect nearly four million American's every year. So, what causes them, and how are they treated? With funding from the National Science Foundation, researchers at Boston University are uncovering the mysteries of how H. pylori bacteria is able to survive and thrive in the acidic world of the human stomach.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 32 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Diseases and Conditions, Health Care, Science Experiments
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: Science Nation
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