CRISPR Editing Heads Off Disease in Mouse Livers
Shawna Williams | Oct 9, 2018
Separate proof-of-concept studies report success against two inherited diseases.
Gut Microbe Linked to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Gut Microbe Linked to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers find strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae that produce high levels of alcohol in 60 percent of patients with the condition.
Researchers find strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae that produce high levels of alcohol in 60 percent of patients with the condition.
Allergan’s Buying Spree Rolls On
Bob Grant | Sep 21, 2016
The Ireland-based pharma company makes a $1.7 billion offer to acquire Tobira Therapeutics, a US firm developing liver disease drugs.
Improving Gene Therapy with In Vivo Selection
Tanya Lewis | Jun 8, 2016
Scientists have developed a way to selectively expand genetically modified hepatocytes in mice.
Triglyceride Clock
Abby Olena | Feb 10, 2014
The timing of meals affects the levels of lipids in the livers of mice, according to a study.
Obesity-Cancer Link Detailed
Chris Palmer | Jun 26, 2013
Obesity drives an alteration of the gut microbiome, leading to the secretion of metabolites associated with the development of liver cancer.
Synthetic Spirits
David Nutt | Jan 1, 2011
Can we use science to reduce the harms of alcohol?