All patients were ... July 10, 2024 — In chronic hepatitis B, the liver contains immune cells that could destroy hepatitis B virus infected cells but are inactive. Researchers have discovered ...

Liver cancer, or hepatic cancer, is a malignant tumour that grows on the surface or inside the liver. The leading cause is a viral infection with hepatitis B or C virus. The most frequent liver ...

Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease. As such, it’s an important area for developing targeted treatment. In the present study in mice ...

Two classic signs of liver disease--spider angiomata and palmar erythema--occur routinely in two thirds of women during normal pregnancy. Their presence does not necessarily correlate with liver ...

The ECM components in fibrotic liver are similar regardless of the underlying cause. Activation of hepatic stellate cells is the central event in hepatic fibrosis. These perisinusoidal cells ...

Nov. 18, 2024 — An international team of researchers has achieved an unprecedented milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of generating a fully developed mouse using genetic tools ...

Itching is a common symptom of chronic liver diseases. Treatment options include avoiding scratching, using mild soaps, applying topical creams, taking prescription oral medications, and more.

Researchers at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine say T-cell dysfunction is leading to an increased risk of cancer in obese populations.

Elle Macpherson is one of the most famous supermodels from the 80s, but her rise to the top was anything but easy. The ...

This study presents important findings on the role of CXXC-finger protein 1 in regulatory T cell gene regulation and function. The evidence supporting the authors' claims is solid, with mostly ...

Established in 2016, the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium set out to create a comprehensive biological map of cells within the human body. Now progressing into a data integration phase ...

Washington State University use "deep learning” artificial intelligence model to identify signs of disease in high resolution images of animal and human tissue.