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Glucose intake via the small intestine

In the small intestine, enzymes break down the long molecular chains and release glucose. It passes through the intestinal wall and enters the blood, causing the blood glucose level to rise. The hormone insulin transports the glucose into the body's cells. The blood sugar level drops. Author: ZDF/3

Accessible subtitles - various rules

Generally, a transcript CAN be used as subtitles. However, if - and you should! - you want accessible subtitles, you need to tweak the segments a bit manually. However, this can quickly become confusing when working on bigger projects. In this video, we will show you how to master this challenge q

The gut microbiome

The microbiome is the community of all micro-organisms in the gut. Its composition is different for each person — also depending on diet and medication. The microbiome is as unique as a fingerprint. Author: ZDF/3sat/nano/docuvista/Thomas Hies/Andrea Schäfer, Marilena Schulte/Jörg Becker/Henry Mülle

Akesion - One Solution

Of patients who undergo abdominal surgery, over 50% develop adverse adhesions between organs. Adhesions often lead to pain, infertility and, in severe cases, to life-threatening bowel obstruction. A new drug developed by the startup company Akesion removes the main precursor of these adhesions preve