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

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD People with IBD are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to inflammation and ...

The human body may seem like a single, self-contained system, but it actually hosts trillions of microscopic organisms. These ...

Researchers have improved human small intestinal organoids -- miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them to better study the functioning of the small intestine during health and ...

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 ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered with millions of villi that are separated by ...

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

BOSTON, Mass., January 14, 2020 -- Emulate, Inc. announced today a published study in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, that demonstrated superior functionality of the ...