Hepatic fibrosis occurs when scar tissue replaces damaged cells in the liver. Over time ... These myofibroblasts begin forming a chicken wire of non-functional scar tissue that, over time ...

Cells taken from the tips of mouse tails and genetically reprogrammed to mimic mature liver cells can repair damaged livers. The ultimate goal of such studies is to use the same technique to ...

It’s thought that for every 50 million cells a patient receives, they will grow one mini liver, meaning the highest dose group could end up with five extra livers.

In a fascinating new study, scientists created fully-functional mini-livers out of human skin cells, then successfully transplanted them into rats. The research is a proof-of-concept for ...

Scientists have discovered that parasites associated with leprosy can reprogram cells to increase the size of a liver in adult animals without causing damage, scarring or tumors. The findings ...