Scientists Discover Pregnancy Permanently Expands the Gut in Ways We Never Expected

Pregnancy permanently lengthens the small intestine in mice, enhancing nutrient absorption for mother and offspring. Genetic and metabolic changes drive this process, with a key protein, SGLT3a, playing a major role. Surprisingly, sodium alone can trigger similar gut expansion, even without pregnancy. Small Intestine Growth During Pregnancy Scientists have long known that reproduction reshapes the [...]