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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases. Besides a reduction in the quality of life, patients are suspectable to a higher risk of certain cancer types, like colon cancer. Both diseases are currently not curable, but novel treatment options are becoming available rapidly. This Editor’s Choice Collections showcases innovative research that helps us to understand the underlying mechanisms and the similarities and differences between both inflammatory bowel diseases.