pancreas

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GLP-1 receptors are expressed not just in the pancreas and stomach, but throughout the vagus nerve, the brain stem, and the hypothalamus.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

When given glucose, their pancreas responded more effectively, suggesting improved insulin release and steadier blood sugar levels.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

Researchers found that a protein called periostin, along with stellate cells in the pancreas, plays a crucial role in helping cancer cells invade nearby nerves.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the stomach, that helps with digestion.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Gey gave his lab staff careful instructions for growing GeGe, a line of cancer cells taken from his pancreas.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot