Bioengineers have created a platform that lets engineered biosensor bacteria pass safely through the gastrointestinal tract of an animal model.

A chemical formed when we digest a common artificial sweetener breaks up DNA, according to new research.

Though many Americans believe that parasitic infections exist in poorer countries, research shows that the problem exists in the US and has a higher impact in communities of color.

A specially designed capsule can voyage through the digestive system, collecting new data about digestion and microorganisms.

Despite being cloistered in relative luxury, the holy men suffered from worms far more frequently than the general population.

A new study explains how gut bacteria can evolve to become more pathogenic, leading to chronic inflammation and associated health problems.

New findings show how stem cells coordinate to repair and replace the intestine's lining. The work could clarify disorders like inflammatory bowel disease.

Specific RNA biomarkers linked with gastrointestinal issues in children with autism could one day lead to personalized treatments to ease their pain.

Your taste buds may or may not be able to tell real sugar from a sweetener substitute like Splenda, but your gut can.

A human Intestine Chip has helped identify drugs that can target GI symptoms associated with both the common cold and SARS-CoV-2 virus infections.