This protective enzyme could help stop fatty liver disease from getting worse

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Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans.

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  • Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:46:11 UTC.

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American beech trees may carry genetic resistance to deadly leaf disease

A study led by scientists at the Holden Arboretum has found evidence that beech leaf disease (BLD) symptom development is genetically controlled, providing the first evidence that some American beech trees may have genetic resistance.

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