‘Second Brain’ Neurons Keep Colon Moving
A new study reveals how neurons in the GI tract coordinate activity to propel waste through the digestive system.... Read More...
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Understanding the Architecture of Our ‘Second Brain’
Researchers provide new insight into the organization of nerve cells within the gut that help control its function.... Read More...
Study Finds a Surprising Cause For Constipation
Study reports on surprising link between chronic constipation and the herpes simplex virus.... Read More...
A Window to the Gut’s Brain
Researchers have developed a new system that allows for real time viewing of the enteric nervous system, and could provide a new way to identify gastrointestinal disorders.... Read More...