A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.

A tiny magnetic robot that can take 3D scans from deep within the body and could transform early cancer detection has been developed by researchers. The team, led by engineers from the University ...

When Piezo1-expressing neurons were activated by light, the mice expelled a small glass bead from their intestines twice as fast as normal mice. In another experiment, the researchers used chemicals ...

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of "my best ... Sophie Brind Sophie Brind: "We rounded a corner to see this small herd, with three calves protected in the centre ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

This important study provides solid evidence that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT), a rate-limiting enzyme for glycosphingolipid (GSL) production, plays a role in the differentiation of intestinal ...

Given a caption, the model can generate up to 10 images per request (limited to five requests per second) in JPG format, priced at $0.07 per image. For comparison, AI startup Black Forest Labs ...

The small intestine is the part of your digestive ... table under a machine that uses a small amount of radiation to take pictures of the inside of the body. Upper GI series.

Even when there’s no visible bleeding, Crohn’s can lead to iron deficiency anemia if it causes multiple ulcers in the small intestine or colon. Continuous, low grade, chronic blood loss from ...