“Gut Feeling” Takes on New Meaning

Mechanically sensitive gut cells similar to touch sensors in the skin allow the intestine to feel and assess the physical properties of its contents.

“Gut Feeling” Takes on New Meaning

Mechanically sensitive gut cells similar to touch sensors in the skin allow the intestine to feel and assess the physical properties of its contents.

mechanosensitive receptors

Andy Tay | Jul 16, 2017 | 7 min read

New tools for investigating how physical forces affect cells