small intestine

The capsule then began its journey through the stomach, small intestine and large intestine to collect information about pH, temperature and pressure.

They found increased permeability of the small intestine, most likely due to intestinal inflammation.

Lead is absorbed in the small intestine, where it can latch onto cellular receptors that evolved to carry iron and other metals.

"We are looking at strategies to selectively deliver iron to the large intestine, where it can benefit the microbiome without interfering with drug absorption in the small intestine."

When Salmonella enters the small intestine, it causes inflammation in the gut lining and disrupts the normal absorption of amino acids from food.