Newly discovered cells regenerate liver tissue without forming tumors

The mechanisms that allow the liver to repair and regenerate itself have long been a matter of debate. Now researchers have discovered a population of liver cells that are better at regenerating liver tissue than ordinary liver cells, or hepatocytes. The study is the first to identify these so-called 'hybrid hepatocytes,' and show that they are able to regenerate liver tissue without giving rise to cancer.

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