Researchers at UT Health San Antonio have uncovered how the liver's internal clock coordinates the release of proteins that regulate metabolism. The findings suggest that understanding this internal clock could help guide future research on metabolic disease and inform optimal timing for meals and medication.
SourceThe University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 12, 2026
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a naturally occurring hormone, GDF15, that activates a brain-to-liver signaling pathway to suppress liver inflammation and slow the progression of liver scarring. The findings suggest future treatments may be able to complement existing weight-loss therapies.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalCell Metabolism·DateAug 10, 2026
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Hepatic encephalopathy recurrence can be reduced through education on precipitants correction and pharmacotherapy with lactulose and rifaximin. Nutritional support with protein-rich diets improves QOL and reduces episodes.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateJul 31, 2026
A case report describes a novel interventional approach for hepatic myelopathy, where paraspinal vein shunt embolization alleviated post-TIPS complications. The study suggests that venous compression may be the primary mechanism underlying HM pathogenesis.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateJul 28, 2026
A study by Pompeu Fabra University, ONT, and Vall d'Hebron Hospital reveals that public investment in liver transplants not only improves patient survival but also generates a positive social and economic return. The study estimates that liver transplant patients contribute over 100 million euros to the Spanish economy annually.
SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalHealth Economics Review·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 16, 2026
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A clinical trial showed semaglutide improved liver scarring in patients with advanced fatty liver disease and early-stage cirrhosis. Non-invasive blood tests reflected treatment-related improvements more clearly than liver biopsies, which could reduce reliance on invasive procedures.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalThe Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology·DateJul 16, 2026
A research team identified Crocin II, a natural compound derived from saffron, as a promising therapeutic candidate for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. By reducing ANGPTL8 protein levels, Crocin II alleviated liver fat accumulation and improved lipid profiles.
SourceMaximum Academic Press·JournalTargetome·DateJul 16, 2026
Researchers identified a key driver of liver fibrosis progression: FSP1+ macrophages that activate PGK1 through lactylation. This self-reinforcing loop amplifies glycolytic signaling, promoting liver fibrosis. A cell penetrating peptide targeting PGK1 lactylation blocks fibrosis progression in preclinical models.
SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateJul 15, 2026
Researchers at Terasaki Institute develop a wireless dual-compartment biochemical monitoring platform for real-time tracking of key biomarkers in perfusion fluid and bile during normothermic machine perfusion. The study shows improved interpretation of post-transplant outcomes with combined bile and perfusate data.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026
A new study published in Hepatobiliary Communications reveals that standard CT scans can detect stage-specific tissue patterns predicting severe liver complications in chronic hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. Visceral fat and muscle shifts carry different warning meanings based on the patient's disease stage.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·TypeObservational study·DateJul 14, 2026
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Researchers found ulinastatin significantly exerts hepatoprotective effects by inhibiting cytokines, reducing cell death and oxidative stress, and regulating immune function. It also adjusts enzyme activity involved in blood clotting and fibrinolysis system, showing potential as supportive treatment for liver diseases.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 14, 2026
The study demonstrated sustained improvements in disease features in mouse models with effects lasting throughout their lifespan. Genespire's approach has the potential to translate into human health as a single-administration treatment for patients with MMA.
SourceFondazione Telethon·JournalJournal of Hepatology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 8, 2026
Researchers at UCF's College of Medicine have identified molecular changes in the liver that occur when space travelers experience radiation and microgravity, leading to accelerated aging. The study suggests that these changes could be treated with antagomirs, providing a promising future for therapies to combat age-related diseases.
SourceUCF College of Medicine·JournalGeroScience·DateJul 7, 2026
Prof. Orly Lewis is developing a flexible publishing platform for interactive knowledge environments, while Prof. Nir Friedman is creating an epigenomic liquid biopsy for early detection and monitoring of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis.
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Researchers redefine steatotic liver disease as a dynamic trajectory, highlighting the need for longitudinal assessment of alcohol intake and metabolic risk factors. The proposed framework integrates objective biomarkers like phosphatidylethanol to improve diagnosis and treatment.
SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateJun 29, 2026
The platform enables simultaneous visualization of multiple hepatic cell populations, including hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, macrophages, endothelial cells and hepatic stellate cells. It also extends multiplex imaging beyond tissue sections to organoids, primary liver cell cultures and advanced liver-on-a-chip platforms.
SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateJun 26, 2026
Researchers found that patients who received tranexamic acid during liver surgery were three times less likely to develop post-hepatectomy liver failure than those who received a placebo. The study suggests targeting the body's fibrinolytic system may support liver regeneration and reduce liver failure risk.
A Michigan State University researcher has challenged a long-held belief about how the liver repairs itself after surgery. By studying mice, the team found that reducing plasminogen levels led to stronger liver regeneration and improved outcomes for patients undergoing liver surgery.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalBlood·DateJun 25, 2026
Researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital have successfully treated a deadly childhood liver disease using mice with a healthy version of the VPS33B gene. The treatment, which specifically targeted liver cells, showed no harm and improved liver function in mice.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 19, 2026
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A study found that prebiotic xylo-oligosaccharides reduced harmful metabolites and improved liver health in overweight adults. The composition of the gut microbiota prior to supplementation influenced the benefits observed.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·Journalnpj Gut and Liver·DateJun 16, 2026
Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University discover a novel mechanism by which tsRNA-Gly promotes hepatocyte regeneration in ACLF. The study reveals that tsRNA-Gly activates GRHL1 and upregulates CCND1, driving liver regeneration.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·DateJun 12, 2026
The Aileen Wee Professorship in Liver Diseases aims to catalyse partnerships between experts and address cancer and healthcare challenges. Prof Aileen Wee, a renowned authority in hepatobiliary pathology, will lead the professorship.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·DateJun 10, 2026
Researchers create siRNA delivery system based on IVSA technology, which targets EGFR-positive tumors with high efficacy and low toxicity. The system enables precise targeting and overcomes drug resistance challenges.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2026
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A national cohort study found that living in high-segregation neighborhoods was associated with lower likelihood of live donor liver transplant (LDLT) access. Candidates from high-segregation neighborhoods with larger racial and ethnic minority populations had a lower likelihood of LDLT compared to those from white populations.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJun 2, 2026
Researchers highlight latest developments in pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of MASLD and IPFD, revealing correlations with chronic diseases like liver cancer and pancreatic cancer. Innovative treatments, such as AI-driven approaches and organ-targeted therapies, show promise for precision prevention and therapy.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalPortal Hypertension & Cirrhosis·TypeSystematic review·DateJun 1, 2026
New research suggests that megamitochondria initially protect hepatocytes during early alcohol exposure, but later contribute to inflammation and liver cancer progression. The study proposes a 'dual-phase' model, highlighting the importance of mitochondrial dynamics in regulating metabolism and innate immunity.
SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateJun 1, 2026
A multi-omics and machine learning framework reveals plasma SBDS as a key protective factor and therapeutic target in PSC, advancing our understanding of the disease's mechanistic pathway.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateMay 15, 2026
Researchers discovered that CD4+ immune cells spot and attack the virus in the liver, leading to viral clearance. This finding points to a potential cure for hepatitis B, with therapies designed to activate these immune cells.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateMay 13, 2026
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Chronic liver disease in the US costs $41.57 billion, with prescription medication expenditures accounting for nearly half of all-cause healthcare expenditures. Poor adherence to antiviral medications is a key factor in preventing disease progression and treatment, with high out-of-pocket costs increasing non-adherence risk.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalExpert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research·DateApr 28, 2026
Researchers agree on core elements of ACLF development, including chronic liver disease triggers, acute insult, and extrahepatic organ failure. A new three-stage mouse model supports testing of potential therapies, highlighting impaired liver regeneration as a key driver of disease progression.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 28, 2026
Research reveals reduced portal insulin in HCV patients, correlating with proinflammatory cytokines and altered immune responses. This finding indicates a potential link between the immune system and insulin dynamics in HCV infection, with implications for managing dysglycemia.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateApr 27, 2026
Researchers investigate whether micro- and nanoplastics contribute to liver disease through oxidative stress, fibrogenesis, and inflammation. They emphasize the need for increased research into plastic-induced liver injury and its potential impact on human health.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalNature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 23, 2026
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A study published in Nature Communications reveals how immune cell networks contribute to liver damage and fibrosis. The research team identified a key interaction between dendritic cells and γδ T cells, triggering pro-inflammatory signals that amplify inflammation.
SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2026
A Salk Institute study identifies Fibroblast Growth Factor 1 (FGF1) as the molecular signal that tells the liver when to release fat into the bloodstream, following a precise rhythm timed to the body's internal clock.
SourceSalk Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 20, 2026
A nationally representative study found nearly 1 in 10 U.S. adults with heavy drinking and obesity conditions, highlighting the need for preventive efforts in younger and middle-aged adults without insurance or Medicaid coverage to curb rising rates of alcohol-associated liver disease deaths.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateApr 20, 2026
A study identified exosomal microRNA-122-3p as a key driver of MASLD pathogenesis. Elevated miR-122-3p levels induced triglyceride accumulation and reactive oxygen species production in liver cells.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 17, 2026
Scientists corrected a genetic disease of the liver in mouse models and human patient cells using gene editing, building a foundation for a potential new therapy for Zellweger spectrum disorder. The breakthrough restored function of the liver and peroxisomes, reducing toxic buildup.
SourceJackson Laboratory·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2026
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A new multicenter trial demonstrates that hepatologists trained in palliative care can deliver the same quality-of-life benefits as a palliative care specialist. Quality of life improved significantly in both groups, with symptom burden and short-term mortality comparable between groups.
SourceThomas Jefferson University·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 13, 2026
Acute liver failure is driven by massive hepatic necrosis, a catastrophic form of liver injury characterized by extensive hepatocyte loss. Liver progenitor cells play a key role in regeneration and functional compensation, enabling patients to survive despite severe liver damage.
SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateApr 13, 2026
Researchers compare viral and MASLD cirrhosis pathogenic mechanisms, identifying shared pathways and diagnostic differences. The study aims to establish a framework for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of MASLD cirrhosis.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalPortal Hypertension & Cirrhosis·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 9, 2026
A new study highlights an extremely high short-term mortality rate for mechanically ventilated patients with cirrhosis, which remains unchanged despite recent ICU improvements. The research identifies key prognostic factors and sheds light on the need for early multidisciplinary discussions about care goals.
SourceJournal of Intensive Medicine·JournalJournal of Intensive Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateApr 7, 2026
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A new study finds that people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease face a significantly higher risk of liver fibrosis if they engage in episodic heavy drinking. Episodic heavy drinking is defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men, at least once a month.
SourceUniversity of Southern California - Health Sciences·JournalClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology·DateApr 2, 2026
The BiliSeq test detected approximately 82% of bile duct cancers, compared to 44% with pathology alone, and increased cancer detection to nearly 90% when combined with pathology. This improved accuracy enables physicians to provide more personalized medicine and treatment options for patients.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalGastroenterology·DateMar 27, 2026
The study developed a novel multi-task deep LASSO algorithm that identified six core clinical indicators, establishing four stable MASLD subtypes with distinct characteristics. The classification system enables targeted interventions, prioritizing fibrosis screening and aggressive cardiorenal protection for specific subgroups.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateMar 26, 2026
Researchers redesigned a key component of lipid nanoparticles to steer particles toward lymph nodes, reducing off-target delivery. This advancement could make mRNA vaccines more efficient, potentially achieving strong immune protection at lower doses.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2026
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A study published in American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism found that low testosterone and high fructose intake synergistically contribute to liver damage in mice. The researchers discovered that changes in gut microbiota led to increased levels of pyruvate, which promotes fat accumulation in the liver.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2026
This study reveals that p62-dependent protein aggregates protect liver cells against severe alcohol damage, providing a new perspective on toxic protein accumulation. The researchers found that the formation of these aggregates is not harmful but rather an adaptive response to chronic alcohol stress.
SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateMar 9, 2026
Women with cardiometabolic risk factors such as type 2 diabetes and high waist circumference face a higher risk of liver fibrosis, with rates increasing 11-fold and 2.8-fold compared to men. The study highlights the importance of managing these risk factors for liver health beyond heart disease prevention.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 9, 2026
Researchers discovered that CBD and CBG can significantly reduce liver fat and improve metabolic health by creating a backup energy reserve and restoring cellular cleaning crews. These compounds also showed promising effects on treating metabolic diseases, including reducing body fat mass and improving insulin sensitivity.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalBritish Journal of Pharmacology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 5, 2026
A new category of liver disease, MetALD, combines metabolic dysfunction and alcohol-related liver injury, representing a spectrum between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and alcohol-associated liver disease. MetALD management requires simultaneous control of metabolic risk factors and alcohol use.
SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateMar 5, 2026
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Researchers characterized the structure and function of a protein that regulates sugar and fat levels, finding it can work with an unexpected partner - itself. This partnership may drive the expression of different genes than its usual partner, offering new therapeutic targets for diseases like liver cancer and diabetes.
SourcePenn State·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2026
Engineered tissue grafts can take on the liver's function and help patients with liver failure. The injected cells remain viable in the body for at least two months, generating enzymes and proteins like normal hepatocytes.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCell Biomaterials·DateMar 3, 2026
Researchers found that quantifiable HBV RNA levels are associated with a significantly higher risk of HCC, independent of traditional risk factors. Chronic hepatitis B patients with concurrent liver dysfunction should be intensified under surveillance for HCC.
SourceHiroshima University·JournalAlimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 2, 2026
A recent study led by Virginia Tech researchers found that certain medium-chain fats in infant formulas can strain the developing liver and lead to early signs of steatotic liver disease. Newborn pigs fed with these formulas accumulated liver fat faster than those fed long-chain fats, despite receiving the same calories and protein.
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A new blood test score, MetALD-ALD Prediction Index (MAPI), has been developed to identify when fatty liver disease is driven by excessive alcohol use. The tool uses five standard lab values and can estimate whether a person with fatty liver disease may have alcohol-related liver injury.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalGastroenterology·DateFeb 25, 2026
Researchers are developing an organ-on-a-chip platform to study immune rejection in pig-to-human liver transplantation, addressing a major hurdle in xenotransplantation. The project aims to generate data supporting future preclinical studies and bring xenotransplantation closer to clinical use.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·DateFeb 23, 2026
Researchers create detailed 3D reconstructions of human liver tissue, comparing healthy and cirrhotic livers, showing dysregulation of metabolite transport, reduced specialized cells, and disruption of vascular networks. The study highlights the importance of understanding organ structure for bioprinting artificial organs.
SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 23, 2026
A new study reveals that C-reactive protein is associated with ventricular arrhythmias in stable coronary disease, while its relationship with heart rhythms is different in patients with cirrhosis. In cirrhosis, only high white blood cell count shows a trend for linking to unstable rhythms.
SourcePensoft Publishers·JournalBulgarian Society of Medical Sciences Journal·DateFeb 17, 2026
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is associated with a high incidence of osteoporosis, characterized by reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk. The pathogenesis involves immune dysregulation, cholestasis, liver damage, and metabolic alterations, highlighting the need for PBC-specific management strategies.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateFeb 11, 2026
The 2025 Expert Consensus provides a framework for diagnosing and managing inherited hyperbilirubinemia, with a focus on genetic testing and tailored management strategies. The consensus promotes the use of genetic analysis to confirm diagnoses and aid in prognostication and family counseling.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateFeb 10, 2026