Hepatology is a medical specialty focusing on the structure, function, pathology and disorders of the liver, gall bladder and bile ducts. The mechanisms involved in the formation of the ...

Liver cells (called hepatocytes) produce bile by secreting bilirubin, bile acids, cholesterol, proteins, and water into tiny ducts that feed directly into the gallbladder. Once produced by the liver, ...

This study presents an important discovery regarding the diversity and evolution of gall-forming microbial effectors. Supported by convincing computational structural predictions and analyses, the ...

This ingredient MVP not only comes in clutch for seasoning, but can also balance out bitter and sweet flavors, add structure to baked goods, act as a preservative, tenderize meat, aid in browning ...

Bladder cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the ...

Gallbladder pain is often felt in the right upper belly, under the ribs. It can also spread (radiate) to the lower chest or your right shoulder blade and may be confused with a heart attack. The ...