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A simple diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal disorders

Inspired by an ancient technology, engineers design a sensor that can measure pressure inside the digestive tract. As food moves through the digestive tract, contracting muscles along the tract keep things flowing smoothly. Loss of this motility can lead to acid reflux, failure of food to move out of the stomach, or constipation. Dysmotility disorders are...