TOKYO -- In a world first, a pipelike "miniature intestine" has been created using human iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells ...

Researchers have used a mouse model to show that infections in the intestine can change the composition of bile, a fluid that ...

Gut microbiome composition during pregnancy has long-term effects on offspring stem cell growth and development, researchers report. Treating pregnant mice with a common gut microbe resulted in ...

KAIST team develops xenogeneic-free system for mass-producing human stem cells KAIST researchers create safe, animal-free ...

Gut microbiome composition during pregnancy has long-term effects on offspring stem cell growth and development, researchers ...

The inner lining of the small intestine nearly doubles in size during pregnancy and breastfeeding, according to new research in mice and human tissue.

When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune ...

The study observed that the intestinal villi undergo significant reorganization during pregnancy and breastfeeding, doubling ...

Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria Researchers have identified a ...

Researchers suggest findings represent "a major advancement in developing microbiota-based intervention strategies to improve child health." ...

Intestinal stem cells are multipotent adult stem cells, which in mammals reside in the base of the crypts of the adult intestine. Intestinal stem cells continuously self-renew by dividing and ...