The Journal of Digestive Physiology is devoted to the rapid publication of fundamental research papers on all phases of digestive physiology. Topics include : Research in Epithelium and Immunity, Exocrine, Endocrine, Neuronal Control and Motility, Liver and Biliary Tract. All contributions shall be rigorously refereed and selected on the basis of quality and originality of the work as well as the breadth of interest to readers.