Changes to the microorganisms (microbiota) in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract may be a cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), suggest scientists. A recent review of research suggests that changes to ...

This article – the fifth in a six-part series describes the physiology and functions of the large intestine, the last portion of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as common conditions of both the ...

This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract. Abstract The endocrine system ...

Hiroshi Mashimo is currently Chief of Gastroenterology at the VA Boston Healthcare System and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He obtained his A.B. at Harvard College and his ...

In the intricate web of human physiology, the connection between mental health and physical well-being is profound and often underestimated. One such intricate relationship exists between nerves, ...

Jyoti N. Sengupta obtained his PhD in Physiology at the University of Calcutta College of Science in 1983, where he documented the sensory innervation of the lower gut of birds. He received his ...