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Mapping The Diabetes Network
Researchers have combined genomics, proteomics and metabolomics data to create a comprehensive map of how insulin affects cells.
Indian Engineering Student Saves Diabetic Passenger On Flight
Thanks to the quick thinking of IITK engineering student Karttikeya Mangalam aboard a flight from Geneva to New Delhi, a diabetic passenger’s life was saved.
Selenium Makes Insulin Last Longer
By replacing sulfur with selenium, scientists have developed a long-lasting synthetic insulin analog that could be used for treating diabetes.
Leukemia Drug Could Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A drug currently used for leukemia has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity while causing less side effects than other drugs.
Tiny Seaweed Beads Could One Day Replace Insulin Injections
Microfluidics could help make pancreatic islet transplants more effective for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Snails Use Insulin In Chemical Warfare Against Fish
Slow moving marine snails use insulin as a fast acting drug against the nervous system of their fish prey, scientists say.
