A small capsule could change how we study the microbiome of the small intestine. A team led by researchers at the University of Tokyo has created a pill-shaped device designed to take samples from the ...

Researchers develop a magnetically controlled capsule robot with a retractable brush that collects intestinal samples for microbiome analysis, demonstrated in experiments using excised pig intestine.

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Microbiome research to date has been much like the parable of the blind men and the elephant. How much can be said about an elephant by examining just its tail? Researchers have studied what is most ...

Deep within the lining of the human intestine lies the source of the organ's ability to renew itself and recover from damage: intestinal stem cells (ISCs), lodged in pockets of tissue called crypts, ...

Ileus is a temporary condition where your intestine can’t push food and waste out of your body. Your intestine is a long, winding tube inside your body that attaches your stomach to your anus. It has ...

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The large intestine absorbs water and nutrients from food waste. Constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids commonly affect the large intestine. Eating more fiber and getting regular colorectal cancer ...

Microbiome research to date has been much like the parable of the blind men and the elephant. How much can be said about an elephant by examining just its tail? Researchers have studied what is most ...

The intestine is an amazing organ in multiple ways, not least of which is its capacity to heal itself even when it is injured or damaged. Finally, a study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer ...