As for simulating the gut microbiome, organ-on-a-chip microfludic devices are capable of mimicking the conditions of the human digestive tract, "hosting living tissue and a microbial flora on non ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have shown how this ductal system is formed. The new knowledge can help understanding how congenital diseases in that part of the body ...