The protein called intelectin-2 plays another important role by reinforcing the protective mucus layer that lines the ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...