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Using an Ingestible Telemetric Temperature Pill to Assess Gastrointestinal Temperature During Exercise
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This study describes an accurate, reliable and non-invasive technique to continuously measure gastrointestinal temperature during exercise. The ingestible telemetric temperature pill is suitable to measure gastrointestinal temperature in laboratory settings as well as in field based settings.
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Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System I: Ingestion and Propulsion
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2025
The physiology of the gastrointestinal system begins with ingestion as food enters the mouth. Taste and Salivation: Ingestion is both mechanical and sensory. Taste buds on the tongue detect flavors, triggering brain signals that stimulate salivary glands to produce more saliva. This response is essential for appetite regulation and digestive enzyme secretion. Role of Teeth in Mastication: Different tooth types have specific roles in mechanical digestion. Incisors cut, canines tear, and...
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Oral Transmission of Listeria monocytogenes in Mice via Ingestion of Contaminated Food
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2013
This paper describes a novel method for oral infection of mice using Listeria monocytogenes-contaminated food. The protocol can readily be adapted for use with other food borne bacterial pathogens.
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The Ingestion of Fluorescent, Magnetic Nanoparticles for Determining Fluid-uptake Abilities in Insects
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2017
Fluid-feeding insects have the ability to acquire minute quantities of liquids from porous surfaces. This protocol describes a method to directly determine the ability for insects to ingest liquids from porous surfaces using feeding solutions with fluorescent, magnetic nanoparticles.
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Drug Repurposing Hypothesis Generation Using the "RE:fine Drugs" System
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2016
Here we describe a protocol using the web-based drug repurposing hypothesis generation tool: "RE:fine Drugs." This protocol can be modified to a user's preferences at the level of the query type (gene, drug or disease) and/or the range of available advanced options.
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The sequence of gastrointestinal absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion determines how much substance reaches relevant tissues and how long it remains available. Dose, formulation, and timing can change this sequence, while individual characteristics can alter the resulting concentration. These differences help explain why similar ingestions may produce therapeutic, toxic, or fatal effects.
Dose influences the amount of substance available for biological effects, while formulation can affect how the substance moves through the gastrointestinal tract. Timing matters because exposure occurs within a changing sequence of absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion. Considering these variables together allows researchers to interpret differences in concentration and biological impact more accurately.
Dose-response patterns connect the amount ingested with the observed biological or clinical outcome. Statistical analysis can reveal whether increasing exposure corresponds to greater risk or a different treatment effect. This information supports assessment of poisoning risk, evaluation of therapeutic outcomes, and comparisons among exposure levels without relying on a single observed case.
Researchers can use drug ingestion data to estimate exposure frequency, poisoning risk, and treatment outcomes. Statistical models help evaluate relationships among dose, outcomes, and individual characteristics while accounting for patterns across observations. The resulting estimates provide a structured basis for identifying important associations and assessing how consistently findings apply to a broader population.
Statistical models can examine which characteristics are associated with different outcomes following ingestion and can compare results observed under different interventions. They also support evaluation of treatment outcomes by organizing exposure and outcome data systematically. These analyses help distinguish potentially important risk factors from general variation and provide evidence for clinical decision-making and prevention planning.
Population-level analyses can track patterns in exposure frequency, poisoning risk, and treatment outcomes over time or across groups. By identifying recurring trends and associated risk factors, statistical evidence can guide prevention priorities and inform public health policy. It also helps connect individual ingestion events with broader strategies for reducing harmful exposure and improving responses.