Scientists make concerning new discovery while studying human digestive system: 'We must develop more accurate models'

Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.
The Lewiston Tribune

The gas behind the growl

When your stomach is empty, your body releases the hormone ghrelin. It’s a chemical messenger. It signals your brain to give ...
News Medical

Research finds significant variation in the digestive tract's anatomy

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Kiwi could help ease a very common digestive condition — here's how

King's College London researchers recently found that kiwis, rye bread and mineral water help relieve chronic constipation in ...
Prevention

What Happens in Your Body When You Eat, According to a Gastroenterologist

Your personal food-processing plant is like a symphony orchestra: When all the parts perform well, the result is beautiful music that simply flows. Should one or two musicians space out or be unable ...
Ars Technica

Could we build a synthetic digestive system for Vision to make him more human?

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...