Cells on the inner surface of the intestine are replaced every few days. But, how does this work? It was always assumed that cells leave the intestinal surface because excess cells are pushed out.

Food allergy, or the aggressive immune system reaction following the consumption of a certain food or food ingredient, typically involves immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and can be potentially ...

Animal models have enabled us to learn an incredible amount of new information about human biology, health, and disease. But these animals can't always serve as a reliable example of the human body.

A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna has investigated a possible link between ...

Ikoma, Japan – The gastric corpus, which is a major component of the glandular stomach, is composed of parietal, chief, pit, and neck cells. Each of these specialized epithelial cells play an ...

A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna has investigated a possible link between ...