Researchers have improved human small intestinal organoids -- miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them to better study the functioning of the small intestine during health and ...

With aging, the intestine gradually loses its ability to regenerate after damage. An international research team involving ...

Researchers have developed a protocol to transplant 3D cellular structures called organoids into the damaged colon and intestine of mice. Once delivered via rectal infusion, the organoids are able to ...

Small intestine cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the tissues of the small intestine, a 20-foot-long organ that ...

The small and large intestines are a vital part of the human digestive system. The length of the small intestine is roughly 9–16 feet (ft), while the large intestine is shorter, measuring around 5 ft ...

A lump in the abdomen Pain or cramps in the middle of the abdomen Weight loss with no known reason Blood in the stool Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these ...