In a breakthrough for the advanced study of gut health, scientists have developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines condensed into a small chip about half the size of a five-cent coin.

The intestine is the most critical digestive organ and the largest immune organ in mammals, playing a central role in nutrient absorption, endocrine secretion, and defense against microorganisms.

The gut microbiota is a hot topic because of how it may influence our health in multiple ways — including our bone health. A large body of research suggests that the gut microbiota may affect bone ...