Researchers are using mini-organs to model the digestive tract in the laboratory. These so-called organoids provide insights into the inflammatory processes that play a role in diseases such Crohn's ...

Creating enteric neuro-epithelial co-cultures in a microfluidic device. a Intestinal epithelial cells are located on the luminal lining of the gut. Upon receiving physical or chemical stimuli, ...

Ever notice that as you get older, some foods no longer sit with you the same? This could be due to a breakdown of the intestinal epithelium, a single layer of cells that forms the organ's lining. The ...

The gastrointestinal tract is an organ that takes in food, digests it and absorbs food-derived nutrients. Therefore, exogenous microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, can also enter the ...

The small intestine is responsible for absorbing our dietary nutrients, but it also plays a role in warding off toxic chemicals and life-threatening bacteria. Yale researchers now report on the ...