A single layer of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) provides a physical barrier that separates trillions of commensal bacteria in the intestinal lumen from the underlying lamina propria and deeper ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- MIT biologists have discovered an unexpected effect of a ketogenic, or fat-rich, diet: They showed that high levels of ketone bodies, molecules produced by the breakdown of fat, help ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

As mentioned, an ileostomy is a surgical procedure that alters the way stool leaves the body. Typically, ileostomies are performed when the large intestine (also known as the colon) is not functioning ...

Several things can cause IBS symptoms to be worse in the morning, including your circadian rhythm, gastrocolic reflex, and stress. It’s common for IBS symptoms to be worse in the morning. This is due ...

Proctosigmoiditis is a type of ulcerative colitis that involves inflammation in the large intestine. However, multiple factors can affect proctosigmoiditis. Ulcerative colitis is a condition where ...