Now that optimized human small intestinal organoids are available, researchers can expand on what they study. For instance, researchers can use the organoids to make mutations in the DNA of the cells.

More information: Lulu Huang et al, Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07952-6. Provided by Hubrecht Institute.

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Thanks to lab-grown miniature intestines, researchers at Uppsala University have successfully mapped how aggressive Shigella bacteria infect the human gut.