Ateneo Scientists Advance Toward a Vaccine for Stomach Ulcers

Ateneo scientists developing possible vaccine vs. stomach ulcers

Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University are now looking into developing vaccines to prevent painful stomach ulcers.

Ateneo scientists advance toward a vaccine for stomach ulcers

Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach ulcers were caused by eating spicy foods or having an unhealthy diet.

Research paves the way for potential anti-ulcer vaccine

Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach ulcers were caused by eating spicy foods or having an unhealthy diet. But since then, researchers have found that Helicobacter pylori—a common bacterium found in over 60% of the world's population—was the real culprit behind most stomach ulcers and a high risk for stomach cancer.