A miso test on the International Space Station shows fermenting food is not only possible in space, it adds nuttier notes to the Japanese condiment.

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A recent study found that taking daily protein and prebiotics could sharpen aging brains. Doctors weigh in on the ...

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Scientists have identified a protein sensor in intestinal neurons that responds to pressure, inflammation to stimulate the ...

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.

Innovations in food science and immunology are unlocking a future where allergy-free living is within reach.

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Researchers have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare for a second.