intestine

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The researchers found that these activated T cells gather in the lining of the small intestine, placing them in an ideal position to respond quickly when damage occurs.

From Science Daily • May 21, 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

Duodenal mucosal resurfacing is an investigational endoscopic treatment that uses controlled heat to remove damaged tissue from the inner lining of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine just below the stomach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Enzymes in the digestive system break down insulin before it can work, and the intestine lacks a natural way to absorb it into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

The Dr. Nuts seemed only as an acid gurgling down into his intestine.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole