treating liver disease

Researchers work to reverse liver fibrosis, scarring of the liver

Liver fibrosis is scarring of the liver and is an irreversible condition where healthy liver cells become replaced with scar tissue, which ultimately leads the liver to malfunction. Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a molecule, known as JQ1, to halt fibrosis from occurring. In animal studies it not only stopped scarring, but reversed ...click here to read more