Deep in the folds of the intestine, in microscopic pockets called crypts, a quiet surveillance system is always at work. Stem ...

The intestinal epithelium undergoes rapid renewal every 3–5 days, a process driven by intestinal stem cells (ISCs) located at the base of crypts.

Americans are drinking less than they have in decades. But a new study on mice shows even one bottomless brunch may shrink the small intestine’s nutrient-absorbing surface and spark inflammation that ...

Blood-based biomarker testing might identify patients at increased risk for chronic lung disease following hospitalization for COVID-19.

Epithelial cells line the body’s surfaces to protect against physical damage, pathogens, and dehydration. These cells play key roles in absorbing nutrients and removing waste products, as well as ...

Researchers have resolved a 50-year-old scientific mystery by identifying the molecular mechanism that allows tissues to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Epithelial mapping is useful in borderline cases of keratoconus. It can also be used to evaluate apparent ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The approval and commercialization of Oxervate (cenegermin-bkbj, Dompé) in the United States has improved our ...