Human intestinal organoids implanted in mice might help scientists improve their understanding of food allergies, gut inflammation, and other intestinal pathologies. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains a diverse range of microorganisms, collectively called the gut microbiota. About 30 trillion microbes in the GI tract play crucial roles in regulating a ...

The gastrointestinal tract (GI) is the pathway from your mouth to your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. In the GI tract, nutrients and water from food are absorbed to help keep your ...

Researchers discovered how human astroviruses bind to a receptor on human cells at a molecular level, which could inform new ...

Human noroviruses, GII.4 strains in particular, are the chief drivers of acute viral gastroenteritis around the world, a condition for which there are no vaccines or antivirals. Understanding how ...

The exponentially growing knowledge of AMPs and their role in innate immunity has added important new aspects to the current understanding of IBD. Several studies have highlighted the relevance of ...

Share on Pinterest New research sheds light on archaea — an important part of the human microbiome. Victor Torres/Stocksy The human microbiome includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea. Most ...