Researchers discover a genetic defect linked to pediatric liver disease

(University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in collaboration with several other institutions, have discovered a genetic defect linked to biliary atresia (BA), the most common pediatric cause of end-stage liver disease, and the leading indication for liver transplantation in children.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news