PNPLA3 Gene Variants Boosts Risks Of Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that individuals who carry a specific form of the gene PNPLA3 have more fat in their livers and a greater risk of developing liver inflammation.

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