July 2007


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July 6, 2007

Diabetes Fight May Be Helped By New Molecular Target

Researchers say that the fight against diabetes could be helped by targeting a newly discovered molecule, a microRNA known as miR124:The researchers found that miR124 inhibits the production of insulin in the pancreas. It does this by controlling how several... ... more

Posted at 10:54 PM

July 5, 2007

High Glucose Levels Can 'Lock' body's Metabolism In A Diabetic State

Research has speculated that exposure to high glucose levels quickly creates a metabolic memory in which diabetes persists long after glucose levels have been corrected. Studies to date suggested that oxidation played a role but the exact mechanism was unknown.... ... more

Posted at 11:00 AM