The gut microbiota have a known role in modulating gut immune homeostasis. Largely, through the development and function of host immune cells, including T helper cells expressing interleukin-17A. It ...

Examining gut health from a different angle, Flinders University’s Associate Professor Robyn Meech is looking at what can trigger colon cancer – and she believes bile acids may provide a significant ...

Researchers have used a mouse model to show that infections in the intestine can change the composition of bile, a fluid that is generated in the liver and is crucial to digestion. Bile aids in the ...

Scientists have discovered a new role for bile acids: they curb appetite by entering the brain. Their findings provide new insights into the signals and mechanisms by which satiety is controlled and ...

A bile duct drain, also called biliary drainage, can help treat blocked bile ducts so that bile may flow as it should, helping your liver digest fats. Learn more about biliary drainage, including how ...