This should restore balance to their gut microbiome, but according to a study published June 6 in the journal Cell, transplanted microbes may colonize the wrong parts of the digestive system.

Those are just the most basic components; the human digestive system is extremely complex. One would need a micrifluidic network in the intestinal walls to ensure nutrient uptake and transport.

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 ...

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