A gastric (stomach) tissue biopsy and culture is a medical procedure used to diagnose stomach conditions. A stomach biopsy can detect bacteria, inflammation, and cancers. It is usually performed ...

When the bacterium Helicobacter pylori infects the stomach, it causes gastric inflammation and increases the risk of stomach cancer. Researchers have been able to elucidate characteristic changes ...

Scientists report in Nature using pluripotent stem cells to generate human stomach tissues in a Petri dish that produce acid and digestive enzymes. Publishing their findings online Jan. 4 ...