Discover the digestive system and understand its intricate processes. From mouth to the intestines, learn about each organ's role in digestion.

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Researchers discover significant variation in anatomy of human digestive system For this study, the researchers measured the digestive organs of 45 people who donated their remains to the ...

The many functions of the digestive system are differently affected by age, making older people more prone to gastrointestinal conditions.

The study sheds light on how the digestive system varies with every person, and how it can determine health and how the microbial ecosystem is made.

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Known as the mesentery, it was previously thought to be just a few fragmented structures in the digestive system. But scientists have realised it is in fact one, continuous organ.

A part of the digestive system has been reclassified as an organ - the 79th in the body.

The tough little egg made it all the way through the digestive system of a coscoroba swan like this one. TonyBaggett / iStock Killifish eggs are known for their resilience: They’ve been found ...