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The stomach moves to a rhythm of gentle contractions. Any change can be an early signal of gastric disease

  • Written by: Peng Du, Associate Professor, University of Auckland
The stomach moves to a rhythm of gentle contractions. Any change can be an early signal of gastric diseaseShutterstock/Andrey_Popov

Our stomach is a wonderful organ that turns what we eat into the nutrients and energy we need to maintain our health. At first glance, it might appear as a simple extendable muscular bag, but it has many sophisticated divisions of labour and functions that continue to puzzle researchers.

Graphic showing the stomach and other organsThe stomach is lined with three...

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