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Current invasive methods and traditional biomarkers often lack sufficient accuracy and fail to address the disease\u2019s heterogeneity and unpredictable therapeutic responses. This necessitates more precise, personalized clinical tools.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This scoping review synthesized recent findings on emerging biomarkers for IBD. We focused on technological advances in omics platforms (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, microbiomics), artificial intelligence, biosensors, and imaging techniques. Analysis identified biomarker potential for early diagnosis, disease activity monitoring, progression prognosis, and therapeutic response prediction. The review adhered to PRISMA-ScR guidelines and was registered with the Open Science Framework (OSF). 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