Researchers have developed a human intestinal cell model that closely mimics the structure and function of the human gut, enabling more precise prediction of drug-induced gastrointestinal toxicity ...

A cell model that replicates the structure and function of the human intestine has been developed, creating an evaluation platform capable of more accurately predicting adverse effects of new drugs.

A new study shows that a high fat diet may weaken the gut barrier and allow bacteria to travel toward the brain through the vagus nerve.

A study in mice concluded that memory problems associated with age may be driven by our gut microbiome and that the vagus ...

Over the last two years, research has improved the understanding and treatment of disease. Using tools such as gene editing, ...

When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter ...

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A new analysis suggests many anti-aging claims may reflect disease-specific improvements rather than genuine slowing of aging ...

After false starts and incremental gains, scientists crack the problem that made breathing impossible. Will answers come fast ...

How do biological cells join forces to form a structure? In her Ph.D. research, Daphne Nesenberend uses mathematics to show ...