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Roche to Buy Maker of Fatty Liver Treatment 89bio for Up to $3.5 Billion  The Wall Street Journal Roche to acquire liver drug developer 89bio for up to $3.5 billion  Reuters RHHBY to Acquire 89bio for $3.5B, Add Late-Stage MASH Drug to Pipeline  Yahoo Finance Roche to buy metabolic biotech 89bio for up to $3.5B  Axios Roche enters into a definitive merger agreement to …

Long-term alcohol consumption causes a breakdown in the liver’s regenerative abilities, thanks to inflammation disrupting the protein-making process, Illinois researchers and collaborators found. Credit: Deyasini Roy Alcohol damages the liver by disrupting RNA splicing, leaving cells stuck between functional and regenerative states. Targeting inflammation and restoring ESRP2 may provide new treatment options. Heavy alcohol use can interfere with the liver’s …

Chemists have created a synthetic way to produce potent compounds from guavas, which could lead to new treatments for liver cancer. Naturally-occurring molecules in the fruit, native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, have been shown to kill liver cancer cells. But extracting enough of the molecules to serve the entire population would be impossible. Now, …

Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino retired from the NFL as the league’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns. However, in 2007, Marino was diagnosed with liver disease, and now, he’s sharing his story with others to raise awareness. Advertisement Marino noticed that he’d become a little fatigued since his playing days had ended, and says that he wasn’t working …

Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino revealed that he was previously diagnosed with liver disease, according to an interview with People. Marino, 64, stated that he has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The condition was previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Marino, who now serves as a special adviser for the Dolphins, was diagnosed with the liver disease …

Scientists have uncovered a novel way to trap a harmful gut molecule before it can wreak havoc on blood sugar levels and liver health.  A team from McMaster University, Université Laval and the University of Ottawa in Canada discovered that a byproduct created by gut bacteria, called D-lactate, can enter the bloodstream and prompt the liver to produce more fat and …

A recent study by the University of Birmingham reveals a significant link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and personality disorders. NAFLD patients are three times more likely to have such disorders, potentially hindering their ability to manage the condition through diet and exercise. About 100 million people in the United States are estimated to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, …

Scientists at UC San Diego have tested a new drug that directly targets fat production in the liver, offering a potential breakthrough for people with advanced fatty liver disease. Credit: Shutterstock A new investigational treatment targets the root cause of a life-threatening liver condition connected to obesity and diabetes, offering hope for millions of patients. Scientists at the University of …

A recent groundbreaking study shows that common, everyday foods can cut liver fat by up to 50% within months, offering hope to millions affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition impacting nearly one-third of people worldwide. The key to this discovery is resistant starch, a unique type of dietary fibre that improves liver function while supporting a healthy …

Approximately 30% of the global population is affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a condition that previously lacked targeted treatments. In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a genetic factor that exacerbates the disease, and remarkably, the FDA-approved drug that most effectively targets this factor is vitamin B3. A collaborative research team led by Professor Jang Hyun Choi from …