Hepatitis C virus infection: Research team discovers that a protein has an unexpected proviral effect

by Susanne Stöcker, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut - Bundesinstitut für Impfstoffe und biomedizinische ArzneimittelThe expression of GBP1 is increased in HCV replicating cells. Credit:PLOS Pathogens&nbsp

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Hepatitis C virus infection: Research team discovers that a protein has an unexpected proviral effect

by Susanne Stöcker, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut - Bundesinstitut für Impfstoffe und biomedizinische ArzneimittelThe expression of GBP1 is increased in HCV replicating cells. Credit:PLOS Pathogens&nbsp

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Liver transplant patients with prior drinking problems can do well after transplantation, new study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new USC study shows that liver transplant patients with established alcohol abuse issues prior to transplantation can do as well as,

Updated on: April 02,2024 18

Liver transplant patients with prior drinking problems can do well after transplantation, new study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new USC study shows that liver transplant patients with established alcohol abuse issues prior to transplantation can do as well as,

Updated on:April 02,2024 18

Oat and rye bran fibres alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and hepatic inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut mi

Updated on: April 02,2024 12

Oat and rye bran fibres alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and hepatic inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut mi

Updated on:April 02,2024 12

Researchers create highly accurate non-invasive test for major liver diseases

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a liquid biopsy test, which uses two circulating proteins, to test for major liver diseases. The test was fou

Updated on: April 03,2024 18

Researchers create highly accurate non-invasive test for major liver diseases

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a liquid biopsy test, which uses two circulating proteins, to test for major liver diseases. The test was fou

Updated on:April 03,2024 18

Study provides basis for personalized hepatitis C aftercare

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageEven after chronic hepatitis C has been cured, portal hypertension remains the major factor driving the development of complications in ad

Updated on: April 03,2024 19

Study provides basis for personalized hepatitis C aftercare

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageEven after chronic hepatitis C has been cured, portal hypertension remains the major factor driving the development of complications in ad

Updated on:April 03,2024 19

Study reveals genetic drivers of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteOverview of the study design. Credit:Life Science Alliance(2024). DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202302517In the largest study of its kind, r

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Study reveals genetic drivers of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteOverview of the study design. Credit:Life Science Alliance(2024). DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202302517In the largest study of its kind, r

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

YKT6 gene variants cause a new neurological disorder, finds study

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent collaborative study has discovered rare variants in the YKT6 gene as the cause of a new neurological disorder characteri

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

YKT6 gene variants cause a new neurological disorder, finds study

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent collaborative study has discovered rare variants in the YKT6 gene as the cause of a new neurological disorder characteri

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Gene editing technique shows promise for effectively curing a hereditary liver disease

by University of HelsinkiThe image depicts human skin stem cells from which new, liver-like cells have been differentiated. The hepatic biomarker APF produced by the differentiated cells is color

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Gene editing technique shows promise for effectively curing a hereditary liver disease

by University of HelsinkiThe image depicts human skin stem cells from which new, liver-like cells have been differentiated. The hepatic biomarker APF produced by the differentiated cells is color

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week reduces liver fat, study finds

by Zachary Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Hea

Updated on: April 15,2024 16

150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week reduces liver fat, study finds

by Zachary Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Hea

Updated on:April 15,2024 16

Alcohol abstinence essential even in advanced liver cirrhosis, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.11.033Complete abstinence from alcohol is considered

Updated on: April 15,2024 16

Alcohol abstinence essential even in advanced liver cirrhosis, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.11.033Complete abstinence from alcohol is considered

Updated on:April 15,2024 16

Emerging role of lipids in metabolic disorders and lipid alterations in fatty liver disease

by Preethi Chandrasekaran , Medical XpressSchematic structure of the sterol element binding protein cleavage activating protein (SCAP). Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2

Updated on: April 18,2024 0

Emerging role of lipids in metabolic disorders and lipid alterations in fatty liver disease

by Preethi Chandrasekaran , Medical XpressSchematic structure of the sterol element binding protein cleavage activating protein (SCAP). Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2

Updated on:April 18,2024 0

Gut bacteria are crucial for liver repair, finds study

by Technical University MunichGut bacteria in a Petri dish: Our microbiome influences a great number of processes in the human body. A recent study shows that the liver's regenerative capacit

Updated on: April 20,2024 11

Gut bacteria are crucial for liver repair, finds study

by Technical University MunichGut bacteria in a Petri dish: Our microbiome influences a great number of processes in the human body. A recent study shows that the liver's regenerative capacit

Updated on:April 20,2024 11