Gut hormones have many key roles in the control of metabolism, as they target diverse
tissues involved in the control of intestinal function, insulin secretion, nutrient assimilation …

Gastroparesis is a disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying of solid food in the
absence of a mechanical obstruction of the stomach, resulting in the cardinal symptoms of …

The mode of acquisition and causes for the variable clinical spectrum of coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) remain unknown. We utilized a reverse genetics system to generate a …

The efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric-bypass (RYGB) and other bariatric surgeries in the
management of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and novel developments in …

Background Food digestion rate and location within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are
important for human health. Ideally, food digestion studies should be performed in vivo but …

During the past 30 yr, investigating the physiology of eating behaviors has generated a truly
vast literature. This is fueled in part by a dramatic increase in obesity and its comorbidities …

Gastrointestinal transit time may be an important determinant of glucose homeostasis and
metabolic health through effects on nutrient absorption and microbial composition, among …

Gastric emptying is a major determinant of postprandial blood glucose, accounting for~ 35%
of variance in peak glucose in both healthy individuals and those with type 2 diabetes …

Uncontrolled diabetes results in several metabolic alterations including hyperglycemia.
Indeed, several preclinical and clinical studies have suggested that this condition may …

The incretin effect, the amplification of insulin secretion occurring when glucose is taken in
orally as compared to infused intravenously, is one of the factors that help the body to …