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An area of research suggests a role for microbiota in the pathogenesis of pancreatic diseases, such as pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and type 1 diabetes mellitus. In this Perspectives, the authors examine the literature implicating microorganisms in diseases of the pancreas as well as the evidence of an inherent pancreatic microbiota.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was first described four decades ago, but it is increasingly important owing to its high prevalence in the general population. This Perspective provides an overview on the development of knowledge related to NAFLD, focusing on landmark findings.