The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a vast network of nerves built into the walls of the intestine. While it is well known for its role in regulating digestion and the movement of food through the ...

The enteric nervous system that regulates our gut is often called the body’s “second brain.” Although it cannot solve problems like the brain, this extensive network uses the same chemicals and cells ...

Stem cells of the enteric nervous system can be isolated from endoscopic gut mucosal biopsy samples, and may have potential as a treatment for neuromuscular disorders of the gut, claim UK researchers.

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. Scientists ...

The enteric nervous system (ENS) comprises an extensive network of neurons and glia embedded within the gastrointestinal wall that governs motility, secretion and blood flow. In neurodegenerative ...

Researchers have made a surprising discovery about the human gut's enteric nervous system that itself is filled with surprising facts. For starters, there's the fact that this 'second brain' exists at ...

Preterm births have been rising in the United States since 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Fortunately, the survival rate for infants born before 37 weeks of pregnancy has been ...

University of Calgary researchers designed a novel imaging and experimental preparation system, allowing them to record the activity of the enteric nervous system in mice. The new technique allows ...

(Antonio Hugo Photo/Getty Images) Enjoying consistent, low-effort bowel movements is a massively underappreciated aspect of ...

Researchers at Michigan State University have made a surprising discovery about the human gut's enteric nervous system that itself is filled with surprising facts. For starters, there's the fact that ...

Your gut is feeling the drama—here’s how to dial it down.

Translucent zebrafish embryos have been used to create a single-cell atlas of the cells that lead to the development of the enteric nervous system: enhancing our ability to tackle debilitating and ...