The morphology and regeneration of the digestive system of the ophiuroid Amphipholis kochii were investigated. The epithelia of the esophagus and stomach of A. kochii were composed of typical ...

What's the Digestive System? Your digestive system is a group of connected organs that work together to turn the food you eat into nutrients your body needs to function. It includes your biliary ...

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 ...

Scientists can have an inside look at the digestive system by studying very special cows. Follow a University of Idaho scientist as he explains how cows digest their food by opening a unique portal ...

The fundus is a dome-shaped part of the stomach that stores gas from digestion. It can also hold food if the stomach becomes full. The stomach is an important part of the digestive system. It stores ...

Tens of thousands of years ago, dogs found their evolutionary niche as consumers of human waste. And if you're an animal eating refuse for a living, you better be equipped with a strong digestive ...

Burmese pythons possess a remarkable ability to swallow and digest prey significantly larger than their heads. This ...

Measuring how commonly-prescribed pharmaceuticals behave in the guts of starlings is a daunting task, but a new study has aimed to do just that. The researchers found that the drug behaved similarly ...

Furthermore, understanding pythons means not only knowing what they eat, but also recognizing how they fit into their ecosystems and what can happen when that delicate balance is disrupted. The post ...

Here’s what happens to foods and beverages as they make their way through your gastrointestinal tract — and the problems that can develop along the way. You know what food looks like when it enters ...