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

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 ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

Here’s what you should know. When you have short bowel syndrome, a large part of your small intestine is either removed or damaged and doesn’t work. The small intestine is the part of your ...

This barrier has a central role in regulating the controlled interaction between luminal factors and the intestinal immune system. Disruptions of intestinal epithelial cells, which serve as a physical ...

Conclusions GPR171 deficiency promotes Th17 cell differentiation and causes lipid metabolism perturbation, contributing to intestinal inflammation in a FABP5-dependent manner. Target therapy (eg, ...