The human digestive system functions as a complex biological network, supported by several mechanisms that work in harmony to ensure proper digestion and nutrient absorption. One key element of this ...

You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...

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, ...

Researchers have found that light modulates digestive system function in sea urchin larvae, even in the absence of food stimuli. Opsin cells, which are involved in light-dependent systems, mediated ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...