Researchers have analyzed the entire mouse intestine, mapping gene expression and cell states and location in the healthy gut and in response to perturbations such as inflammation. They identified ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute 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 ...

The intestine maintains a delicate balance in the body, absorbing nutrients and water while maintaining a healthy ...

Making tissue patches from the cells found in a healthy intestine could one day treat certain digestive conditions, according to a study in mice. The tube-shaped intestines in our bodies contain an ...

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. The small intestine is not only essential for digestion and nutrient absorption but also for immune regulation and maintaining a balanced microbial ...

For most people, a day’s meals offer a variety of food with different levels of nutrition. Breakfast could be a meager bowl of cereal loaded with artificial sweeteners, while lunch may bring with it a ...