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Intestinal stem cells (ISCs) derived from a patient's own cells have garnered significant attention as a new alternative for ...

A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian’s Wall, has shown that the occupants were ...

The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types that plays a key role in this protection is the microfold cell, or M cell.

Human intestinal M cells function as dendritic cell-like antigen-presenting cells, displaying constitutive MHC-II activity ...

In recent decades, the microbiome has emerged as a dynamic ecosystem, an “invisible organ” that plays a crucial role in systemic health and, more recently, in ophthalmology.When naturally balanced, ...

This nutritious, versatile snack can support digestive health, appetite control, and workout performance. Learn more about when to consume dates for each potential benefit.

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Some people believe we know everything about such thing as our body, since we study biology at school, read books, and watch popular videos on YouTube. Well, this is far from being true. The human ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, ...

Epithelial cells in samples of aged human intestines, shown here, tested positive for uPAR, a surface marker of senescence. They also exhibited a lack or absence of the tumor suppressor p21.