Researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery: a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It is one of the most common diseases in the world. ⁠ ⁠ Until now, scientists believed the disease resulted from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. This study, published in Hepatology, reveals that in some cases, a single in

13K views · 142 reactions | In the U.S., it’s estimated that 4.5 million adults are diagnosed with chronic liver disease. Dr. Bashar Aqel, a Mayo Clinic transplant hepatologist, says when the liver can no longer function, a life-saving transplant may be needed. Learn more about living liver donation: https://mayocl.in/4iWMmdd | Mayo Clinic | Facebook