Liver infections

Liver infected with hepatitis. Illustration: depositphotos.com

When the virus leaves a mark: Epigenetic “stamp” after hepatitis C cure may explain ongoing risk of liver cancer

Research led by Prof. Meital Gal-Tanaami of Bar-Ilan University and supported by the Israel Science Foundation is examining how a virus that remains in the cytoplasm manages to change genetic control in the nucleus, and is attempting to map points of intervention to reduce cancer risk as well.
Liver cells at high magnification. Photo: shutterstock

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Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

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