Physicists are still trying to understand the complex inner life of the proton. It will take some time before physicists can lay this mystery to rest. But in the meantime, for physicists like hyene and paul, the proton is well worth a closer look. Coming up, we'll be hearing about a potential new method treat a debilitating condition called short bowel syndrome.
The surprising structure of protons, and a method for growing small intestines for transplantation.
In this episode:
00:45 Probing the proton’s interior
Although studied for decades, the internal structure of the proton is still throwing up surprises for physicists. This week, a team of researchers report an unexpected imbalance in the antimatter particles that make up the proton.
Short Bowel Syndrome is an often fatal condition that results from the removal of the small intestine. Treatment options are limited to transplantation, but donor intestines are hard to come by and can be rejected by the body. Now researchers may have developed a method to grow a replacement small intestine using stem cells and a small section of colon.