Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is ...

These communities of microorganisms – also known collectively as the gut flora or gastrointestinal microbiome – can either ...

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These nutrients are taken into the bloodstream, via millions of tiny, fingerlike projections called villi, and transported to the liver. What's left in the digestive tract passes into the large ...

Villi of the small mouse intestine. The dots and lines represent cellular networks. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

Blood tests can be highly suggestive of a celiac disease diagnosis, but small bowel biopsies remain the definitive way to ...

The epithelial lining of our intestine is organized in a crypt-villi architecture and serves many essential functions including maintenance of barrier, digestion and nutrient absorption. Due to the ...

An IBEC-led study describes the development of an innovative method to control the formation of crypt-like structures and villi in the intestine using a contact protein printing technique.