Image of the Day: Glowing Gut

A maturing mouse gut nervous system (shown in orange), a mesh-like system of neurons that regulates digestion and gastrointenstial function, runs from the stomach through the intestines.

The Scientist Staff

Feb 8, 2013 | 1 min read

Naomi Tjaden, Stowers Institute for Medical Research

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