This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

(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 ...

Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and sympathetic nervous systems, ...

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 ...

When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter ...

New research offers insight into the evolutionary history of amylase genes, which are key to our ability to eat and digest starchy food. A study found that human ancestors started carrying multiple ...

Dandelion tea is an herbal tea that may support digestion and support your liver's natural detox processes. Drinking it ...