The gastrointestinal tract is the only internal organ to have evolved with its own independent
nervous system, known as the enteric nervous system (ENS). This Review provides an …

The primary function of the gut is to procure nutrients. Synchronized mechanical activities
underlie nearly all its endeavours. Coordination of mechanical activities depends on …

The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of microbes. Gut microbial communities
have a significant regulatory role in the intestinal physiology, such as gut motility. Microbial …

Our understanding of human colonic motility, and autonomic reflexes that generate motor
patterns, has increased markedly through high-resolution manometry. Details of the motor …

The gastrointestinal tract is in a state of constant motion. These movements are tightly
regulated by the presence of food and help digestion by mechanically breaking down and …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract displays multiple motor patterns that move nutrients and
wastes through the body. Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) provide the forces necessary for GI …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract has multifold tasks of ingesting, processing, and assimilating
nutrients and disposing of wastes at appropriate times. These tasks are facilitated by several …

The intestine performs functions central to human health by breaking down food and
absorbing nutrients while maintaining a selective barrier against the intestinal microbiome …

Enteric glia are a unique population of peripheral neuroglia that regulate homeostasis in the
enteric nervous system (ENS) and intestinal functions. Despite existing in functionally …

The enteric nervous system (ENS) contains millions of neurons essential for organization of
motor behavior of the intestine. It is well established that the large intestine requires ENS …