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Scientists Discover Why Alcohol Blocks Liver Regeneration, Even After You Quit


Alcohol damages the liver by disrupting RNA splicing, leaving cells stuck between functional and regenerative states. Targeting inflammation and restoring ESRP2 may provide new treatment options. Heavy alcohol use can interfere with the liver’s natural ability to repair itself by leaving cells st

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