A new case-control study finds that serum claudin-3, a tight junction protein, is elevated in adolescents with functional ...

Deep in the folds of the intestine, in microscopic pockets called crypts, a quiet surveillance system is always at work. Stem cells lining the gut wall are not just rebuilding tissue—they are ...

In a prospective study involving 1,785 individuals from four countries, the PANXEON exosome-based biomarker, combined with carbohydrate antigen 19-9 levels, achieves high sensitivity for the detection ...

A Nature Biomedical Engineering review synthesises how organoids and organ-on-a-chip technologies are transforming the ...

Most of us have experienced digestive discomfort at some point. A heavy meal may lead to bloating, a spicy dish might trigger acidity, or a stressful week can upset the stomach. In many cases, these ...

The Section of Digestive Diseases provides outstanding clinical care for patients with a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver disorders. The section continues to improve access to care with new ...

Wu Tsai Neuro Faculty Scholar Julia Kaltschmidt and MD/Ph.D. candidate Lori Dershowitz propose a novel theory that could transform our understanding of pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) motility ...

Ensuring a balanced and nutritious diet for newly weaned children not only promotes growth but also lowers the risk for chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to new research. A study, ...

A parasite cleanse is a diet, herbal supplement, or other product that claims to get rid of parasites in your body. People who promote these cleanses claim that parasites are the cause of digestive ...

A recent Rareatives article shares the story of a young child living with MVID, highlighting the importance of family perspectives, supportive communication, and collaboration with clinicians in ...