The connection between the human liver and the intestine is unique, and the “gut-liver axis” plays a vital role in regulating liver disease pathology. When homeostasis is disturbed, changes in dietary ...

The mesentery is an organ that attaches all the digestive organs in the abdomen. It connects much of the intestines to the back abdominal wall, holding them in place when a person stands upright. The ...

Platform adopted by 10 of the top 25 biopharmaceutical companies, by U.S. governmental agencies, and by academic research centers worldwide Organs-on-Chips enable drug developers and researchers to ...

The new coronavirus can infect organs throughout the body, including lungs, throat, heart, liver, brain, kidneys and the intestines, researchers reported Wednesday. Two separate reports suggest the ...

One child dies, another gains a second chance at life. A 5-year-old twin girl is healthy today only because she has five new organs. Alessandra, her twin and older sister are inseparable and full of ...