The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending ...

The digestive system breaks down food into tiny particles which are absorbed into the blood. These particles provide energy for the body to grow, repair itself and remain healthy. Food that cannot ...

The digestive system breaks down food into tiny particles which are absorbed into the blood. These particles provide energy for the body to grow, repair itself and remain healthy. Food that cannot ...

Zhou, Hao Alici, Gursel Than, Trung D and Li, Weihua 2014. Experimental investigation into biomechanical and biotribological properties of a real intestine and their significance for design of a ...

It’s a small organ, but the gallbladder is a big player in your digestive system. Here are easy moves you can make throughout your day to keep it humming -- and to keep away gallstones.

If you struggle with digestive issues, you may have heard that taking a probiotic can help. This daily supplement helps regulate your gut health, which can help with cramping, IBS, gas ...

When injured, pairs of comb jellies can seamlessly fuse together to become one fully functioning entity – like Frankenstein's ...

The enzymes within each of these categories all have specific purposes and capabilities. Digestive enzymes, for instance, belong to the hydrolase category and help break down foods to make them ...

The rumen microbiota—a symbiont to its host and consists of critical functional substances—plays a vital role in the animal ...

The closer the nerves are to the brain, the more complex they are. The vagus nerve, for example, is the longest cranial nerve in the body and is directly connected to multiple organs and systems such ...

(CAAR Delhi), the product Enviva E0 101G is a phytogenic blend designed to improve animal feed intake, gut health, and ...

Program for Cancer and Cell Biology, Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences; Peking University International Cancer Institute; and State Key Laboratory ...