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Gut Microbiota Transplantation May Prevent Development of Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease
April 19, 2012 New data shows the gut microbiota's causal role in the development of diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, independent of ... > full story -
Commonly Used Diabetes Drug May Help to Prevent Primary Liver Cancer, Study Suggests
March 31, 2012 Metformin, a drug widely used to treat Type 2 diabetes, may help to prevent primary liver cancer, researchers report. The medication, which is derived from the French lilac, is being studied in ... > full story -
Metformin May Protect Against Liver Cancer
March 31, 2012 Metformin, a widely used, well-tolerated drug prescribed for patients with diabetes, may protect against liver cancer, according to a new ... > full story -
Boosting Cell Production Could Help Treat Liver Disease
March 4, 2012 Scientists have shed light on how the liver repairs itself with research that could help develop drugs to treat liver ... > full story -
Stress in Cells Activates Hepatitis Viruses
February 13, 2012 Substances which suppress the immune system while simultaneously keeping viral infections in check would be an ideal drug for organ transplant recipients. Scientists have now demonstrated that ... > full story -
Coffee Consumption Reduces Fibrosis Risk in Those With Fatty Liver Disease, Study Suggests
February 2, 2012 Caffeine consumption has long been associated with decreased risk of liver disease and reduced fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease. Now, new research confirms that coffee caffeine ... > full story -
Stem Cells Could Drive Hepatitis Research Forward
February 1, 2012 Researchers have produced liver-like cells from induced pluripotent stem cells. By creating liver-like cells, scientists can study why people respond differently to Hepatitis ... > full story -
Researchers Identify Cell-Permeable Peptide That Inhibits Hepatitis C
January 31, 2012 Researchers have identified a cell-permeable peptide that inhibits a hepatitis C virus protein and blocks viral replication, which can lead to liver cancer and ... > full story -
Entry Point for Hepatitis C Infection Identified
January 24, 2012 A molecule embedded in the membrane of human liver cells that aids in cholesterol absorption also allows the entry of hepatitis C virus, the first step in hepatitis C infection, according to new ... > full story -
Potential New Therapy Approach for Hepatitis C
January 16, 2012 Researchers have found a new way to block infection from the hepatitis C virus in the liver that could lead to new therapies for those affected by this and other infectious ... > full story
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