Partially digested food arrives in the intestine from the stomach. Digested food is absorbed in the small intestine. This means that it passes through the wall of the small intestine and into the ...

The microbiome of the small intestine is distinct from the colon, and likely plays important roles beyond digestion. An overgrowth of bacteria in this region, most commonly a result of slow ...

This breakdown is catalysed by specific enzymes. Food is digested in the mouth, stomach and small intestine and then absorbed into the blood through the lining of the small intestine. The ...

Guido Hooiveld’s proof-of-concept study, examining how the small-intestine microbiota influences ... I trained in molecular biology and biochemistry, and initially focused on dietary lipids ...