While the total stood at 78 organs, a team of Irish scientists have added a new one into the mix. They have reclassified part of our digestive systems, labelling it an organ in its own right.

The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection between the brain and the rest of the body. It is classified in two ...

New Delhi [India], Jan. 5 (ANI): Scientists have discovered what they are calling a new human organ that exists in the digestive system.

The mesentery is previously thought to be a fragmented structure in the digestive system but evidence suggests it is one continuous organ. What is the significance of recognizing the membrane as ...

Over a century ago, when scientists were classifying the body’s organs, one was short shrifted, according to researchers who say part of the digestive system deserves to be upgraded to organ ...

The digestive system breaks down the food we eat so it can be converted into energy — to power our bodies and provide nutrients for health, growth and repair.

List of organs that helps in the process of digestion in the Human Body and what is the function of accessory organs Liver, Pancreas and Gall Bladder in the digestion. This article also consists ...

Forget what you were told in biology class, as researchers have classified a brand-new organ inside the human body. The mesentery was long-believed to be made up of separate structures, but a new ...