A long-standing mystery in bile acid biology has been solved. Bile acids are often introduced…
Browsing: Liver
The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, protected by the rib cage. It is the largest internal organ and performs over 500 essential tasks related to metabolism, detoxification, and nutrient processing. Key functions of the liver include filtering blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body, detoxifying chemicals, metabolizing drugs, and secreting bile that ends up back in the intestines to aid in digestion. The liver also plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels, converting excess glucose into glycogen for storage, and vice versa to maintain energy balance. Additionally, it is responsible for the synthesis of important proteins involved in blood clotting and other processes. Damage to the liver, such as from hepatitis, alcohol abuse, or other diseases, can severely impair these functions and lead to life-threatening conditions.
New research shows that reducing dietary protein may significantly lower liver cancer risk or slow…
A new study suggests that a naturally occurring compound made by healthy gut bacteria may…
Scientists have found a way to fine-tune a central fat-control pathway in the liver, reducing…
A new drug combination shows unexpected synergy against liver fibrosis. A new study reveals that…
A fatty diet doesn’t just damage the liver — it rewires its cells in ways…
Alcohol silences a key gut protein, letting harmful bacteria flood into the liver. Reactivating this…
A study reveals that the liver acts as a bidirectional hub, exchanging gut-microbiome-derived metabolic products…
New research reveals that sorbitol, a common sugar alcohol used in “low-calorie” foods, can behave…
GLP-1 drugs may protect the liver but raise blood alcohol levels. Yale researchers are investigating…
Scientists at Mayo Clinic discovered a rare MET gene mutation that can singlehandedly cause fatty…
Alcohol hijacks the body’s sugar metabolism, producing internal fructose that reinforces addiction and liver damage.…
A chemical commonly found in consumer products and used in dry cleaning has been shown…
Both sugary and low-calorie drinks were linked to higher liver disease risk. Replacing them with…
A study shows that genetically engineered pig livers can sustain essential liver functions in humans.…
A Swedish team created a test that predicts severe liver disease years ahead. It could…
A new study explains how consuming dietary fiber can prevent, and even reverse, liver disease…
Drug repurposing offers a promising and cost-effective strategy for developing new treatments. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic…