Discover the fascinating similarities between the intestines of African clawed frogs and humans. Learn how experiments are shedding light on potential causes of intestinal malrotation, a condition that affects human babies. Pediatric surgeon Mehul Raval finds this research exciting and believes it could lead to preventing congenital abnormalities. The study’s authors estimate that intestinal malrotation affects 1 in 500 human babies, but the actual number may be higher due to cases going undetected. Developmental biologist Nanette Nascone-Yoder compares the intestines to a garden hose, emphasizing the importance of avoiding kinks and knots during development.
2024-02-21 08:00:00
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