Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

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 ...

However, if you find yourself regularly battling symptoms such as excessive gas, painful bloating, chronic constipation, diarrhea or recurring heartburn, your unhealthy gut is sending a clear distress ...

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Zoological research reveals fascinating animals that do not produce faeces. These creatures, including tree hole frogs, ...