Researchers at the University of Toronto have found an explanation for how the intestinal tract influences a key component of the immune system to prevent infection, offering a potential clue to the ...

The human gut hosts a wide variety of microbial species including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Intestinal parasites were ...

Researchers have developed a human intestinal cell model that closely mimics the structure and function of the human gut, ...

The capacity of intestinal stem cells to maintain cellular balance in the gut decreases upon aging. Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal ...

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat ...

Through a collaboration between Cornell and the State University of Binghamton in February, scientists found that food grade nanoparticles may potentially have detrimental effects on the function and ...

Researchers developed a compound that protects the liver after small bowel resection in mice. The drug improved nutrient ...