Keck School of Medicine of USC scientists discover that a common man-made polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)…
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.
Singapore scientists find hyperhomocysteinemia strongly correlates with the severity of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Scientists at Duke-NUS…
Scientists Have Identified a New Liver and Kidney Disease In a groundbreaking finding, researchers have…
Tissue Model Reveals Key Players in Liver Regeneration By tracing the steps of liver regrowth,…
Avoiding sugary drinks, according to a major study of postmenopausal women, may help reduce the…
Using retrospective radiocarbon birth dating, an international team of scientists shows that the human liver…
Scientists Are Investigating the Connections Between Obesity, Age, and Body Chemistry Obesity is described as…
Edith Cowan University has identified key links between arthritis and the risk of serious liver…
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers revealed NTCP’s structure and its role in viral binding, offering hope…
Salk scientists improve liver regeneration in mice, which could lead to new treatments for liver…
In laboratory experiments, sweeteners impaired protein that rids the body of toxins and processes drugs.…
Mice fed high-fat diet and supplement rich in calcium, magnesium didn’t develop liver cancer. A…
Women with long or irregular periods are at a higher risk of NAFLD, according to…
In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified the presence of a specific…
Exercise helps counteract fatty liver by improving the liver’s mitochondrial adaptation to excess energy intake,…
Cannabis compounds, especially CBD and THC metabolites, block key liver and kidney enzymes, increasing risks…
USC researchers show SAB-targeting therapy may reverse fatty liver disease. About 80 million Americans have…
Peripherally Produced Amyloid Causes Neurodegeneration Amyloid protein made in the liver can cause neurodegeneration in…