Bacterial infections could be trigger for type 1 diabetes, new research suggests

Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI164535 For the first time, scientists have found that proteins from bacteria can trigger the immune system to attack insulin-producing cells,

‘Tiny but mighty’ gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels

When cells copy DNA to produce RNA transcripts, they include only some chunks of genetic material known as exons and throw out the rest. The resulting product is a fully-mature

Enhancing the accuracy of wearables that measure blood glucose levels

Diabetes is an increasingly pervasive disease, currently affecting over 500 million adults worldwide. Since there is as yet no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, patients must regularly