Researchers discovered that embryonic intestinal Lgr5-positive cells regulate regional organogenesis and tissue patterning ...

“I wish there were more clarity for patients about when an organ is coming up that could be a match — and why it is not a match,” Katherine Screws said.

Disorders of the small intestine are often difficult to diagnose and treat. More than 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, an inch (2.5 ...

A car crash destroyed Katherine Screws’ small intestine, leaving her unable to eat, dependent on IV nutrition and often too sick to get out of bed. But the Phoenix woman clung to her hospital’s ...

MIT engineers have built a soft robotic enteroscope designed to crawl through the small ...

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, ...

The small intestine has several functions, including chemical digestion, nutrient and water absorption, hormone secretion, ...

An innovative robotic device inspired by snake movement could someday help gastroenterologists diagnose and treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other disorders of the small intestine and remove ...

Deep within the lining of the human intestine lies the source of the organ's ability to renew itself and recover from damage: intestinal stem cells (ISCs), lodged in pockets of tissue called crypts, ...

Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare form of trichobezoar, which is a solid mass made up of hair that has accumulated ...

Experience of a Small Intestine Contrast ExaminationIt was my first visit to the hospital since the 22nd. This time, I had a small intestine contrast examination at the university hospital.Preparation ...