The underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate and coordinate critical physiological processes such as peristalsis are complex, often cryptic, and involve the integration of multiple ...

The microbial community in our gastrointestinal tract is closely linked to human health and well-being. Researchers have now learned that the gut microbiome assists gut neurons that control muscle ...

When you haven't eaten in a while, your body has ways of reminding you that it needs fuel. Often, the stomach nudges you toward your next meal by making loud gurgling noises. But why, exactly, do our ...