Advances into understanding stem and progenitor cells and organoids of the gastrointestinal tract have continued apace. New research published in 2015 identified new cell populations involved in liver ...

Over a century ago, when scientists were classifying the body’s organs, one was short shrifted, according to researchers who say part of the digestive system deserves to be upgraded to organ status.

Our digestive system is a crucial component of our body that is involved in the breakdown of food and converts it into nutrients and energy. It is a long channel through which food passes, beginning ...

People are often reminded that they are their own unique person -- and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract. Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed ...

Does vitamin B1 make you poop more? Discover how thiamine supports digestive health, bowel movements, and what foods provide ...

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 ...

Certain foods and beverages may have digestive health benefits, but before we can benefit from what we consume, our body must break it down into smaller components which can be absorbed. The digestive ...

Turns out we’ve been walking around with an organ we never knew existed. So, congratulations to us. Scientists recently discovered that the mesentery, which was previously believed to be a group of ...

Your gut's health isn't just about what you eat, it's about how you live – chronic stress can mess with your digestive system ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...