In this short science video, I use a fun model to show just how long your small intestine actually is and why it is not very ...

How long is your small intestine? With a few items from around the house, you can learn the science behind your small intestine. Use the yardstick to measure and cut 23 feet of yarn or rope. The yarn ...

Researchers have improved human small intestinal organoids -- miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them to better study the functioning of the small intestine during health and ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Total number of small intestine resections per patient (median [range]) 4 (0–12) Total number of colonic resections per patient (median [range]) 1 (0–4) Total length of small intestine resected ...

The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

Researchers from the Organoid group (formerly the Clevers group) have improved human small intestinal organoids – miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them to better study the ...