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Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT)
The gastrointestinal tract (GIT), also known as the gut, digestive tract, or alimentary canal, is a long, twisted hollow tube that extends from the…
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GBA-microbiota crosstalk
The GBA-microbiota crosstalk is a bidirectional communication system between the gut, microbiota, and brain. This communication occurs physically or biochemically and interlinks the gut…
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Genes are the instruction manuals of living organisms made up of intricate DNA sequences; their function is to direct the production of specific proteins…
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The germ-free (GF) animal model refers to the study of animals raised in a sterile environment free of microorganisms (i.e., beneficial and pathogenic microbes)…
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Ghrelin is often referred to as the “hunger hormone.” It is produced by the stomach and stimulates appetite, signaling to the brain that it’s…
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A gland is a group of cells whose function is to produce and secrete a specific substance (such as hormones, digestive juices, tears, saliva,…
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