Due to the recent episodes of severe air pollution in eastern Asia, there is growing concern about the systemic effects of air pollution on human health. Along with the other well-known harmful effects of air pollution, several animal models have provided strong evidence that air pollutants can induce liver toxicity and act to accelerate liver inflammation and steatosis.  Particulate matter (PM) air pollutants created from … Continue reading Researchers identify mechanism for air pollution-induced liver disease.