The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic barrier that regulates digestion, absorption, immune responses, and communication between the gut microbiota and the nervous system. To maintain ...

A team of Ohio University researchers have made a groundbreaking development in the fight against obesity. In a study recently published in Obesity, the researchers highlight a protein that is ...

Intestinal protein loss encompasses a spectrum of mechanisms by which plasma proteins escape into the gastrointestinal lumen, leading to hypoalbuminaemia, oedema and immunodeficiency. Three principal ...

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Some people experience unpleasant symptoms after eating it — but not ...

Insects serve as a significant protein source for over 2 billion people worldwide, and in some African regions, up to half of dietary protein comes from insects, illustrating the global diversity of ...

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, ...

An IBEC-led study describes the development of an innovative method to control the formation of crypt-like structures and villi in the intestine using a contact protein printing technique. This model ...

Crypt-base-columnar cells are continuously dividing intestinal stem cells that generate IECs, which are composed by distinct specialised cell types that play different functions: Enterocytes (in the ...