Doctors have now used a gene-edited pig liver to keep a human alive, not as a thought experiment in a lab but as a real ...

Researchers successfully implanted a genetically modified pig liver into a human, proving that such an organ can function for ...

In a landmark case reported in the Journal of Hepatology, Chinese surgeons have shown that a genetically modified pig liver ...

A recent study described the first successful assisted transplantation of pig liver from a genetically modified pig into a ...

Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood, a step toward eventually trying the technique in patients with liver failure. The ...

Of all the organs, the liver is most susceptible to drug toxicity. Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a leading cause of drug attrition, with over 750 FDA-approved drugs known to have a level of DILI ...

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 ...

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan lives with just 25% liver function, a testament to the organ's remarkable regeneration. Medical research indicates survival is possible with 20-30% healthy liver ...

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 rare genetic disorder discovered by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and their colleagues can cause brain damage ...

Liver cleanses are popular but lack scientific backing. Experts state these products are not FDA regulated and have not been proven effective. They do not help with overindulgence or weight loss.