The Anatomy of the Human Gut: More Different Than We Thought
A recent study discovered substantial disparities in the structure of the human digestive system, with substantial variations possible even among healthy individuals. This discovery sheds…
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Unexplained Digestive Problems? Lone Star Tick Bites May Be To Blame
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians and patients identify if unexplained digestive symptoms are due to alpha-gal syndrome,…
The Benefits of a Healthy Gut Microbiome for Weight Loss
Don’t underestimate the importance of a healthy gut. Research shows that a healthy gut microbiome is integral to human health. What is this entity known…
Why Is Poop Brown? A Doctor Explains
Three-quarters of your poop consists of water and most of the rest is food your body didn’t digest. Once it exits the digestive system, poop…
Prototype Artificial Stomach Reveals Fluid Dynamics of Food Digestion
Droplet breakup shows how lower stomach contraction waves classify foods. In efforts to fight obesity and enhance drug absorption, scientists have extensively studied how gastric…
Microbiome Library – A Comprehensive Catalog of Human Digestive Tract Bacteria
Researchers identify nearly 8,000 strains of bacteria, while also clarifying their genetic and metabolic context. The human digestive tract is home to thousands of different…