Business Wire

Emulate Publishes Results for Intestine-Chip Populated with Organoids; Data Demonstrates Superior Human-relevant Intestine Function than Organoids Alone

Emulate’s Duodenum Intestine-Chip provides a robust system for preclinical drug assessment of drug transport, metabolism, and drug-drug interactions in the intestine BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emulate, ...
EurekAlert!

Intestine-chip populated with organoids demonstrates superior function vs. organoids alone

BOSTON, Mass., January 14, 2020 -- Emulate, Inc. announced today a published study in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, that demonstrated superior functionality of the ...
Medical Xpress

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

It was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. However, the organ may finally be ready for an update: ...

Digestive System

The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 ...
Healthline

Overview of Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare type of compression of the small intestine. It’s a treatable condition, but a delayed diagnosis can lead to more severe symptoms or even death. SMA ...
Forbes

You May Think You Know Your Small Intestine

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, ...