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AI used to diagnose diabetic eye disease
Artificial Intelligence has been used to cost-effectively diagnose diabetic-related eye disease automatically with far more accuracy than current methods...
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3D image of insulin and its receptor revealed
After combining over 700,000 2D images, researchers have finally been able to build a 3D image of how insulin binds to its receptor...
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Protein sequencing method could transform biological research
A team of researchers have demonstrated a new way to sequence proteins that are much more sensitive than existing technology, identifying individual protein molecules rather than requiring millions of molecules at a time
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Method developed to facilitate effective protein drugs with fewer side effects
Researchers in Denmark have developed a method that enables better tailored pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects.
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Venoms could be used to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases
Venoms are continually being researched as potential chemicals for medicinal therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases and diabetes...
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New targets found to reduce blood vessel damage in diabetes
Researchers identify new treatment targets for diseases associated with endothelial cell senescence, or ageing, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and age-related disorders...
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Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
A metabolic hormone found in the venom and gut of Australia’s iconic platypus will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes...
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Study provides insight into blood signatures of inflammation
A new study has identified a pattern of inflammation associated with cardio-metabolic risks...
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KLF14 gene may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Scientists have identified a gene that in women is linked to the creation and location of new fat cells and therefore is thought to contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes...
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FGF21 gene variant found to lower body fat
Researchers have found that a gene that makes humans eat more sugar can also lower body fat...
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Genes can help predict children’s risk of type 1 diabetes
A type 1 diabetes genetic score can identify infants at risk for pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes...
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A1C proteins associated with diabetic complications and heart disease
Protein pathways that are closely linked to changes in both triglyceride and haemoglobin A1c levels in diabetic patients have been identified...
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Pancreatic stem cells have potential to regenerate beta cells
Findings pave way for regenerative cell therapies in type 1 diabetes patients...
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VILPs stimulate human cells to produce insulin-like hormones
In an unexpected finding, scientists have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are active on human cells...
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Interventions increase attendance for diabetic retinopathy screening
Targeted interventions can significantly improve screening for diabetic retinopathy, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.