During digestion, food moves through the intestines with the help of peristalsis, a wave-like motion that is performed by smooth muscles that contract and relax. Scientists have long known that nerves ...

Constipation affects nearly everyone at some point, yet many sufferers cycle through ineffective remedies while enduring unnecessary discomfort. Behind this common complaint lies a complex interplay ...

A key pressure-sensing protein involved in intestinal movement and inflammation regulation has been identified. Researchers from Harvard Medical School (MA, USA) and the Icahn School of Medicine at ...