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This work offers a unique opportunity to study the prognostic roles of gene PNPLA3, obesity and excessive alcohol use in the risk of liver disease.

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Premature epigenomic aging acts like a ‘sleeper cell’ that is awaken by Western-style diet

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020early aging, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, environmental disruption, epigenome, liver disease, metabolic disease, Research

The epigenome is sometimes referred to as the “software” or “operating system” of the genome. It comprises small chemical modifications to DNA and the proteins

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New clues on how lipid emulsions prevent liver disease in preterm babies

June 4, 2020July 16, 2020liver disease, oil infusions, parenteral nutrition, premature babies, preterm piglets, Research

Infants born prematurely may require parenteral or intravenous nutrition to provide the necessary nourishment, as their digestive system is immature and cannot digest nutrients. However,

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Understanding fatty liver disease key to liver cancer prevention

February 25, 2020Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, liver cancer, liver disease, Nicole Blanton

As the number of Americans who are living with chronic liver disease continues to rise, researchers and clinicians are not only studying more effective treatments,

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Genetic and behavioral risks combine synergistically for liver disease

Baylor College of Medicine celebrates research excellence with DeBakey Awards

Premature epigenomic aging acts like a ‘sleeper cell’ that is awaken by Western-style diet

New clues on how lipid emulsions prevent liver disease in preterm babies

Understanding fatty liver disease key to liver cancer prevention

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