intestine

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Infant botulism happens when swallowed spores from the bacterium infect a baby’s large intestine and make a toxin in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Researchers say the findings indicate the bacterium may help remove nanoplastics from the body by binding to the particles in the intestine and promoting their excretion.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The difference became much more noticeable under conditions designed to resemble the human intestine.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Now, researchers have developed a new stem cell-based model of the human intestine that could help scientists discover more effective therapies.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The procedure wasn't effective because the rectum and large intestine absorbed few nutrients from the mixture, not enough to sustain a man.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow