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Study: Liver hormone regulates sweet, alcohol preferences
Posted in Medicine on 27th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
A hormone found in the liver has the ability to reduce sweet and alcohol cravings in mammals, a recent study found.
Company Claims To Have Developed 3D Printed Liver Tissue
Posted in Medicine on 27th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
According to Pandorum Technologies, the company behind the technology, these 3D printed liver tissues are made of human cells and will allow for inexpensive medical research.
Drinking coffee decreases the odds of getting liver cancer, study finds
Posted in Medicine on 30th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Drinking three or more of alcoholic drinks increases chances of liver cancer, but drinking coffee decreases odds, according to the World Cancer Research Fund.
Ted 2015: Bacteria programmed to find tumours
Posted in Medicine on 18th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Bacteria programmed to spot tumors in the liver have been shown off at the TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference in Vancouver.
Tiny 3D Printed Livers From Organovo Go On Sale
Posted in Medicine on 19th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
The idea is that companies can use the printed tissue to test whether experimental drugs are safe for human livers.