Cells on the inner surface of the intestine are replaced every few days. But, how does this work? It was always assumed that ...

Cells on the inner surface of the intestine are replaced every few days. But, how does this work? It was always assumed that ...

Cells on the inner surface of the intestine are replaced every few days. But, how does this work? It was always assumed that ...

What is the descending colon? Read on to learn about this section of the bowel, including its anatomy and function and what conditions can affect it.

Although evidence from the study shows food grade nanoparticles can negatively impact gut function, researchers found that despite changes to the function and structure of the intestine, iron ...

Stem cell function The study helps to answer some questions raised by Yilmaz' previous work showing that both fasting and high-fat diets enhance intestinal stem cell function.

For example, the small and large intestines have considerable independent nerve control and can function without communication from the extrinsic nerves.

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 ...