A miniaturized, biomimetic model of the human intestine has successfully reproduced long-term enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) infection, report researchers from Science Tokyo. Using this innovative platform, ...

Oral antibiotics are a mainstay for treating bacterial infections, but unabsorbed portions can reach the caecum and colon, leading to gut dysbiosis. Herein, we engineer a biohybrid delivery system ...

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. The small intestine is not only essential for digestion and nutrient absorption but also for immune regulation and maintaining a balanced microbial ...

Villi are tiny projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients from food. Diseases like celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease can damage villi and cause malabsorption. Villi are ...

Thus, similar to epithelial cell responses, transcriptional responses to V. cholerae infection in lamina propria immune cells were cell type specific and more pronounced in the distal SI. Also, among ...

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, ...