An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. Our continued survival as individuals and ...

Scientists say your gut may be shaping your mood more than you realise, as doctors warn that poor digestion, stress, and ...

This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

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 ...

Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

Humans lack the digestive enzymes and specialized anatomy to break down cellulose, the main component of grass, unlike herbivores. Early human ancestors consumed plant material, but their digestive ...