Researchers identified and characterized rare cell types in the esophagus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine, using single cell RNA sequencing. They provide detailed gene expression ...

Advances into understanding stem and progenitor cells and organoids of the gastrointestinal tract have continued apace. New research published in 2015 identified new cell populations involved in liver ...

People are often reminded that they are their own unique person -- and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract. Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed ...

The gastrointestinal tract or digestive tract, also referred to as the GI tract or the alimentary canal or the gut, is the system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food, digests it ...

A lot of your health issues can clear up once you start taking care of your gut. Dr Rajan explains how the gut microbiome ...

Over a century ago, when scientists were classifying the body’s organs, one was short shrifted, according to researchers who say part of the digestive system deserves to be upgraded to organ status.

Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery ...

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 ...