As age increases, the pancreas changes, which increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, digestive ...

Various cells in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. These substances break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen ...

A research team shows in a new study how leaf beetles could successfully use new and previously indigestible food sources in the course of evolution. The insects acquired enzymes from microorganisms ...

Humans have always been curious about what our ancestors ate, and while many animals thrive on a diet of grass, humans cannot. The primary reason lies in our digestive system's inability to process ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--High incidence of chronic diseases globally and the need for personalized medicine, has encouraged several technological advancements in the form of recombinant DNA that ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — By combining artificial intelligence with automated robotics and synthetic biology, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have dramatically improved performance ...

In biology, enzymes have evolved over millions of years to drive chemical reactions. Scientists have now derived universal rules to enable the de novo design of optimal enzymes. As an example, they ...

Dr. Karan Rajan, a UK-based NHS surgeon, highlights the health benefits of eating with hands, an age-old tradition. This practice encourages mindful eating, improving digestion through better chewing ...