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New liver cell linked to MASH and a gene called Themis (Level A1) — a drawing of a human brain with multiple sections

New liver cell linked to MASH and a gene called ThemisCEFR A1

8 May 2026

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Adapted from U. Michigan, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Europeana, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • Scientists found a new type of liver cell.
  • This cell appears only in sick livers with MASH.
  • MASH is a serious form of liver disease.
  • Many adults get this disease in the United States.
  • Some liver cells stop dividing and change.
  • These changed cells increase inflammation and harm the liver.
  • Researchers studied genes in single liver cells.
  • Tests in mice showed possible ways to treat MASH.
  • The work may help doctors in future.
  • Scientists hope to find new medicines.

Difficult words

  • liver — organ that helps clean blood and digest food
    livers
  • disease — illness that makes the body not healthy
  • inflammation — body reaction that makes tissue red and swollen
  • divide — to make one cell become two cells
    dividing
  • gene — part of DNA that gives information for bodies
    genes
  • treat — give medical care to try to help

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Discussion questions

  • Do you know where your liver is?
  • Have you ever taken medicine?
  • Would you see a doctor if you felt very sick?

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