Publications by authors named "Arnold Su"
Article Synopsis
- The gut-brain axis connects the gastrointestinal system with the brain and influences various physiological functions, including feeding and emotions, and can be manipulated using pharmaceuticals or surgeries, which often come with risks.
- Traditional electrical stimulation of the GI tract requires invasive procedures for electrode placement, while stimulating mucosal tissue has been difficult due to the presence of digestive fluids.
- The newly developed FLASH capsule is an ingestible device inspired by the "thorny devil" lizard, designed to actively wick fluid and stimulate mucosal tissue to modulate gut hormones safely, with potential applications in treating metabolic, gastrointestinal, and neuropsychiatric disorders without invasive methods.
