intestines

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It is a hormone your intestines release after every meal, a chemical signal between your gut and your brain that says Slow down, you’ve had enough.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

To address this issue, the scientists tested a "gut-restricted" version designed to act only in the intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Reelin is a protein found throughout the body, including in the brain, blood, liver, and intestines.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

In preclinical models, the researchers observed that chronic stress reduced Reelin levels in the intestines.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

The liver was swollen, and she noticed some blood in the intestines.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston