Researchers have developed a stem cell-based model of the human intestine that may transform how new IBD treatments are ...

For the roughly 3 million Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease, the current treatment options tell a frustrating ...

The intestinal epithelium of our body consists of a myriad of elongated villi microarchitectures which increase the total surface area of the inner wall for better absorption of digested nutrients.

What drew you into gut microbiome research? I work with people who suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders and have a myriad of symptoms, many which change over time. These diseases are ...

Glycyrrhizin, a natural compound found in black licorice, has shown promise in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ...

SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- VivoSim Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVS) (the “Company” or “VivoSim”), a provider of next-generation New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for preclinical safety, ...

Researchers have developed a human intestinal cell model that closely mimics the structure and function of the human gut, enabling more precise prediction of drug-induced gastrointestinal toxicity ...

During drug development, researchers need to perform adequate nonclinical testing to ensure a drug’s safety and efficacy before starting clinical trials. An important aspect they must evaluate is a ...

Could animal testing in medicine soon become a thing of the past? Czech scientists are building a lab-grown model of the human intestine that could make drug testing more accurate, ethical and closer ...

SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoSim Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVS) (the “Company” or “VivoSim”) announced today that its NAMkind™ platform for intestinal efficacy prediction was recognized ...