‘Good’ cholesterol plays important role in protecting your liver, scientists say
Researchers reveal that a form of good cholesterol, known as HDL3, protects against liver inflammation by blocking inflammatory signals from gut bacteria.
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Liver disease treatment could emerge from bile duct bacteria discovery
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) causes scars in the bile duct. It’s a grisly, painful disease. Slowly and relentlessly, it progresses to liver failure, infections, and tumors.
The importance of gut virome: How virus genomes can aid in disease treatments
A recent study has proven helpful in understanding the role of viruses within our gut microbiome, which may help researchers identify biomarkers for the onset of liver disease.