We humans couldn’t live without our gut microbes, but not all animals rely on microscopic digestive communities like we do. And understanding why these animals ditched their microbial partners can teach us a lot about the costs and...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what causes constipation and how to fix it with lifestyle changes as well as with medications. He also discusses when patients try "interesting" things to help with...

In this video we discuss in detail the functions of the vermiform appendix (or simply, appendix) and the process of developing an appendicitis.

At the end, we briefly mention two other secondary lymphoid structures (tonsils and...

In this video, we learn about the sources of flatus or gas in the digestive tract, how it is produced, and the potential dangers associated with it. The host uses humor and medical terminology to explain the science behind this bodily...

Vitamin K Deficiency involves many causes including decreased dietary intake, decreased absorption of Vitamin K, and certain medications. Vitamin K Deficiency leads to issues involving coagulation factors and bone mineralization. In this...