Behind the scenes, your liver keeps some of your body’s most vital systems running smoothly. It filters your blood, turns food into energy, stores nutrients, and helps you stay healthy. But when ...

A genetically modified porcine liver has been successfully transplanted into a human subject, constituting a historic precedent in the field of organ transplantation. The liver demonstrated functional ...

The lab-made 3D liver model serves as a human relevant platform for analyzing the progressive stages of the liver disease, ...

Yes, your liver helps your body process that glass of wine you had with dinner last night, but it also does so much more.

It has long been known that the liver can regenerate. A new study now shows how: scientists in Czechia have discovered that ...

The human body has 78 organs, with the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs considered vital for survival. The article details their key functions and unique facts.

In a groundbreaking first, doctors transplanted a genetically engineered pig liver into a living patient, marking a significant advancement in xenotransplantation. The modified organ functioned for ...

University of Pennsylvania doctors hooked a genetically-modified pig liver up to a brain-dead patient and were able to have the organ successfully filter the man’s blood for 72 hours, according to the ...

One of the challenges with liver disease is that it can be a silent threat. In its early stages, it may cause only vague ...