The human gastrointestinal tract is in a constant state of flux; it hosts a diverse and dynamic community of microbes known as the gut microbiome, and is constantly exposed to things in the ...

Inflammation in the intestine can be a serious problem and its symptoms should not be ignored. Let's know what are the symptoms of inflammation in the intestines? Inflammation in the intestine can ...

Thanks to lab-grown miniature intestines, researchers at Uppsala University have successfully mapped how aggressive Shigella bacteria infect the human gut. The study opens the door to using cultured ...

Under healthy conditions, the intestinal epithelium fully renews itself every three to five days. Aging and exposure to ...

The human gut microbiome makes up half the cells of the human body, maybe more — a diverse ecosystem that plays a crucial ...

Celiac disease is not a food allergy or intolerance. It's an autoimmune disease that makes the body attack the small intestine if gluten (found in wheat, rye and barley) reaches the gut. Even a small ...