Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large ...

Giant migrating contractions (GMCs) are powerful waves of colonic movement that propel intestinal contents toward the anus and are essential for defecation. Yet despite their physiological importance, ...

While negative experiences during early life are known to disrupt gut-brain axis development, the mechanisms linking ...

Figure 1A:In the awaken and fasted state, typical MMC contractile movements were seen in the gastric body, sinus, duodenum and jejunum in beagle dogs, while the colon was dominated by intermittent ...

When it comes to reducing any digestive problems or preventing any colon-related issues, it's important to be aware of what you're eating. While many medical experts focus on what’s bad for your colon ...