Blocking ZFP36L2 protein may disrupt colorectal cancer metastatic growth
Digestion is hard on the cells that line the human gut, and they are constantly being shed and…
244-Million-Year-Old Fossil Preserves Earliest Reptilian Digestive System
An exquisitely preserved specimen of Austronaga minuta, a small, long-necked marine reptile from the Triassic of China, contains…
Daily tomatoes lowered a key marker of liver fat in MASLD trial
A six-week tomato-rich diet outperformed a tomato-free diet on an important marker of hepatic steatosis, pointing to a…
Traditional Japanese medicine for obesity may help reduce age-related tissue fibrosis
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
AI-powered blood test detects liver cancer across distinct populations
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center validated an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood test that accurately detected liver cancer…
Microbial metabolites could help improve functional cure rates for hepatitis B
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a major global challenge. Current therapies suppress HBV but rarely achieve functional cure…
Jet lag may disrupt athletes’ gut microbiome and slow recovery
Long-haul travel may do more than disturb sleep; it could also alter the gut microbiome in ways that…
Scientists discover why mouse liver cells resist hepatitis E virus
Mouse liver cells are not a suitable host for hepatitis E viruses. The Virology department in Bochum has…
A common dietary nutrient feeds a gut pathway linked to atrial fibrillation
A 5,090-person cohort and complementary mouse experiments trace how a diet-linked microbial pathway could reshape atrial structure, electrical…
Coffee May Cut Liver Cancer Risk by Nearly 50%, New Study Finds
People who drink coffee regularly may face a substantially lower risk of liver cancer, cirrhosis and death from…
Study links inherited genetics to cancer susceptibility and progression
Scientists have found the first direct evidence of the powerful role our genetic makeup plays in influencing our…