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 ...

Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.

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Scientists found that microplastics can change the bacteria living in our gut. These changes may affect digestion, immunity, ...

The human body is made up of assorted clusters of material. Cells combine to create tissues that can specialize into organs ...

Your gastrointestinal (G.I.) system, the key player in your overall digestive health, is one of the most important systems in your body. It consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, ...

All life is made of cells. But to build a complex, multicelled organism from those cells almost always requires them to come in more than one type. This means that as the number of cells in a growing ...

In a breakthrough that can reshape the treatment of internal injuries, scientists have created a swallowable printer that can ...

Scientists at the University of Minnesota have successfully transplanted rat kidneys that were thawed after up to 100 days in ultracold storage — a milestone that could one day revolutionize how and ...