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The small intestine adapt its size according to nutrient intake

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the small intestine adapt its size according to nutrient intake

Resizing of the intestine is a highly conserved strategy employed by a wide range of organisms to cope with fluctuation in nutrient availability. Nevertheless, very little is known about the mechanisms and signals underlying nutrient-mediated gut resizing. New research has identified one of the signaling pathways implicated in this process.

Source: ScienceDaily.com