Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.

To understand how these large snakes can regenerate their intestines without intestinal crypts, scientists sequenced the RNA genes of pythons. By learning more about this process in reptiles, ...

Scientists found that microplastics can change the bacteria living in our gut. These changes may affect digestion, immunity, ...

Although both humans and snakes rely on their digestive systems to extract nutrients from food, they differ significantly due to their distinct diets and lifestyles. Among all the key differences, one ...

Many of us love starchy foods like bread and pasta. And there’s a reason for that: Our genes enable us to easily break down these delicious carbs. According to new research, we have possessed this ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) have made a significant breakthrough in the development of reliable in-vitro digestion models. This ...

(Nanowerk News) In a recently published study in Analyst ("From mouth to gut: microfluidic in vitro simulation of human gastro-intestinal digestion and intestinal permeability"), INL researchers ...

Skeletal remains of "Zimapán man" found with gut bacteria revealing lost microbes and healthier, natural diets before modern ...

If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex ...

Lion's mane mushrooms have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Now, research has found they may protect against ...