A study adds to evidence linking gut bacteria to liver conditions in people who don’t drink excessive amounts of alcohol. 

Researchers report that vaccination against proteins found on profibrotic cells reduced liver and lung fibrosis in laboratory rodents.

Two independent groups suggest the suite of recent unexplained hepatitis cases may stem from coinfection with an adeno-associated virus and a helper adeno- or herpesvirus, a duo which may be especially virulent in children with a particular genetic variant.

Officials have ruled out known hepatitis viruses as the cause of a rash of illnesses in Europe and the US.

Investigators from underrepresented groups have borne the brunt of the disruption to science from the pandemic, according to an opinion piece that outlines ways in which institutions can lessen the damage.

Researchers determined that when introduced into damaged mouse or donated human livers, these lab-grown tissues could integrate into bile ducts and function normally.

White women had the highest increase in death rate.

Researchers find strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae that produce high levels of alcohol in 60 percent of patients with the condition.

Separate proof-of-concept studies report success against two inherited diseases.

The Ireland-based pharma company makes a $1.7 billion offer to acquire Tobira Therapeutics, a US firm developing liver disease drugs.

Scientists have developed a way to selectively expand genetically modified hepatocytes in mice.

The timing of meals affects the levels of lipids in the livers of mice, according to a study.

Obesity drives an alteration of the gut microbiome, leading to the secretion of metabolites associated with the development of liver cancer.

Can we use science to reduce the harms of alcohol?