Liver Disease (IMAGE) Université de Genève Caption Four weeks after the onset of liver disease, astrocytic cells (red) in the brains of diseased rats show altered morphology with shortening and reduction in the number of their extensions (scale bar: 25 μm). Credit © Katarzyna Pierzchala et Dario Sessa Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.