The stomach moves to a rhythm of gentle contractions. Any change can be an early signal of gastric disease
- Written by: Peng Du, Associate Professor, University of Auckland
Shutterstock/Andrey_PopovOur stomach is a wonderful organ that turns what we eat into the nutrients and energy we need to maintain our health. At first glance, it might appear as a simple extendable muscular bag, but it has many sophisticated divisions of labour and functions that continue to puzzle researchers.
The stomach is lined with three...