Despite aging-related changes in the intestinal environment, ISCs continuously generate new cells to maintain this high turnover throughout life, suggesting the existence of protective mechanisms ...

Immune system aging proved to be the strongest long-term risk factor for dementia, while intestinal aging was identified as the primary risk factor for Parkinson's disease. For many years ...

Did you know if you unfolded your intestines, they'd be taller than a giraffe? Yep, they form a digestive tube so lengthy it's got two sections. The so-called small intestine is about 22 feet long ...

A recent study comparing young and aged mouse intestinal tissues revealed a delicate ... the intestinal stem cell population during aging. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...

Age gaps observed within the immune system were strongly associated with later development of dementia, and a rapidly aging intestine was the strongest risk factor for Parkinson’s disease.

Probiotics can help to support the barrier function of the intestine in later life. The microbiota plays a protective role in human health. Aging is one of several factors that can influence the ...

Probiotics can help to support the barrier function of the intestine in later life. The microbiota plays a protective role in human health. Aging is one of several factors that can influence the ...