After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis — moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle. For more than a ...

Many of us pay attention to the foods we're putting in our bodies—asking ourselves whether they're nutritious and healthy for us. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is moving ...

In real life, your intestines move constantly in wave like motions called peristalsis. They have active blood flow, immune cells, and changing chemical conditions. The robot will need to move safely ...