After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.

Scientists have identified a protein sensor in intestinal neurons that responds to pressure, inflammation to stimulate the colon.

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis—moving food through their hollow interiors with ...

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A team of MIT researchers recently created the first synthetic muscle actuator that can flex in multiple directions. This ...