blog posts Possible genetic basis found for severe nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Feb 9, 2023 2:45 pm by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneDiscovery Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images A mutant or damaged gene may be a cause of a severe, mysterious form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease that affects an estimated 25% of Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. Share on Facebook Tweet Email