liver cells

Insulin resistance linked to faster cognitive decline

 Researchers have found that insulin resistance is linked to a faster decline in cognitive performance.

Mar 22, 2017, 22:25 PM IST

Hepatitis C virus gradually destroys immune defenses

A recent research cited in an academic journal titled Nature Medicine suggests that the virus that causes hepatitis C protects itself by blocking signals that call up immune defenses in liver cells.

Nov 18, 2016, 22:47 PM IST

How malaria parasite invades initial target liver

Researchers have uncovered an essential interaction between malaria parasites and liver cells.

Nov 27, 2015, 15:08 PM IST

Effective therapies for liver damage come closer

The process involves growing cells on defined materials - without the need for animal products - which makes therapies safer for use in people.

Nov 26, 2015, 14:09 PM IST