Renewed promise for diabetic gene research
April 30, 2008 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
This is some fabulous news! Renewed promise to continue forward with diabetic gene research…
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced research projects to study newly discovered human type 2 diabetes genes in mice, and potentially find new drug molecules that can treat the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes. The projects will be funded through a renewed partnership — between the ADA/Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Pinnacle Program Project Award — of more than $2 million over three years.
Research from the Foundation’s initial grant led to the discovery of five new genes associated with type 2 diabetes. It also led to one for obesity and one for triglyceride levels. Furthering this research will bring great breakthroughs and knowledge in treating and preventing diabetes.
via PR Newswire
