Genetic relic of the 'black death' may offer clues in treating liver disease

(University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center) A gene mutation that is believed to have safeguarded some people in 14th century Europe from the bubonic plague today may be protecting HIV patients co-infected with hepatitis C from potentially fatal liver scarring, says a University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine physician-scientist.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news