Using human intestinal organoids, researchers explore the protective effects of Nissle, a harmless strain of Escherichia coli commonly used as a probiotic
When researchers introduced SARS-CoV-2 virus particles into a human mini-brain model, the team found evidence of infection by and replication of the pathogen
iPSC disease modeling company DefiniGEN has identified iPSC-derived intestinal organoids that could be used in studies of the biology of SARS-CoV2 infection
Amanda Linkous, PhD, discusses new scientific and technological advancements in 3D cell culture in this Q&A with contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD
Findings could explain why some COVID-19 patients experience gastrointestinal symptoms, and the fact that the virus often can be detected in stool samples