As inflamed regions of the gut form scar tissue, the space within the gut lumen becomes smaller and more restricted, leading ...

For more than a century, the human appendix has been written off as a biological relic, a shrunken leftover from plant-eating ancestors that serves no real purpose. That view is now outdated. A ...

Researchers at the Earlham Institute, the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University analyzed gut cells to understand the drivers behind fibrosis, a common complication in Crohn's disease ...

Laboratory mice are often considered the scientific equivalent of identical twins—genetically identical and expected to look and behave the same. But new research from the Faculty of Science, Charles ...

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who ...

That nagging joint pain, persistent fatigue, or unexplained skin issue you’ve been dealing with might have more to do with your gut than you’d ever imagine. Recent research has uncovered a fascinating ...

New imaging technology has exposed hidden gut changes in Alzheimer’s, revealing a potential gut-brain link that could revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment. Study: Investigating gut alterations ...