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Liver Biopsy

A liver biopsy is taken with a needle or catheter inserted into the liver to take out a sample of its tissue, usually to help diagnose or evaluate a number of liver diseases.

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3D-Printed Liver Tissue for Patient-Specific Drug Screening Created in Laboratory
A 3D-printed tissue that closely mimics the human liver's sophisticated structure and function has been developed by researchers at University of Cali.....
University of California Launches Liver Disease Research Center
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Pen-Sized Microscope May Help Surgeons in Operating Rooms
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Indian Biotech Company Develops First 3D Printed Artificial Liver Tissue
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Gene Variant may Increase Risk of Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Youth
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Liver Cirrhosis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
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