intestines

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It is a hormone your intestines release after every meal, a chemical signal between your gut and your brain that says Slow down, you’ve had enough.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

To address this issue, the scientists tested a "gut-restricted" version designed to act only in the intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

The number of nerve cells in the colon also rose, and the time it took for food to move through the intestines returned to normal.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

They delivered CAR T cells directly to the intestines of both younger and older mice.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

When a working dog’s stomach tightens, as it does when he pulls, the corn becomes like tiny little knives that cut and tear at the insides of his intestines….

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen