Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine. In ...

Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine.

The three most important volatile fatty acids are acetate, propionate and butyrate. While these are all associated with good ...

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Researchers have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare for a second. Researchers ...

Stem-cell derived organoids provide the perfect mixture of cells to rebuild damaged intestines.

Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine. In a preclinical study ...

Supermazes” are theoretical structures that provide a fresh blueprint for understanding the microscopic complexity of black ...

Farts might be embarrassing, but they are a natural part of your digestive system. Learn why gut health matters.

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these ...

Researchers found that a small population of immune cells in the mouse intestine prevents allergic responses to food, suggesting that targeting such cells therapeutically could potentially lead to a ...