Gut organoids mimic the stomach, small intestine, and colon in 3D. Learn how these lab-grown models are advancing digestive ...

A new study published in eGastroenterology explores the role of gut cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) in alcohol binge-induced ...

Furthermore, conditions such as bacterial overgrowth, coexistent small intestinal disease (inflammatory bowel disease, celiac sprue), pancreatic insufficiency, mucosal congestion and villus ...

More than 280,000 people in Germany have multiple sclerosis (MS) and approximately 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.

THE small intestine comprises the longest portion of the alimentary canal and yet receives small consideration in the diagnosis of intestinal tumors. The reason is the rarity of neoplasms in the ...

In this valuable study, the authors demonstrate that TCF7L2 plays a role in the pathogenesis of cachexia in a mouse model of GI cancer. The results are solid, although future studies will need further ...

This temperature normalization is crucial because the pancreatic enzymes and bile that continue the digestive process in the small intestine function optimally at body temperature. Any remaining ...

Design We performed genome-wide DNA methylation and transcriptomic profiling of human IEOs derived from paediatric/adult and fetal small ... The intestinal epithelium is a complex and highly dynamic ...

Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS) is a complication of cystic fibrosis (CF). The production of excess mucus that occurs with cystic fibrosis blocks the small intestines, causing a complete ...

Dark or tar-like stool can also indicate bleeding in the stomach, small bowel, or right colon ... However, bright red blood in your stool can also be caused by infections, intestinal diseases, and ...