Intestine

villi

Crypt to Tip: Migrating Gut Cells Adapt to Their Locations

22.11.2018

Systems Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Short-lived cells in the small intestine take on new functions as they move up finger-like projections called villi

single-celled lining of the intestines under a microscope

Cell Economics 101

14.08.2017

Biochemistry, Nutrition, Systems Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

The lining of our intestines uses an approach known to business to quickly process food

Tunneling electron microscope image captures two goblet cells secreting their contents into the intestine

Goblet Cells Get Their Germs

12.03.2014

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Substances secreted by unique cells in the gut lining keep bacteria in their place

Silence of the Amoebae

Silence of the Amoebae

30.08.2006

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Weizmann Institute scientists render a disease-causing pathogen harmless

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