The new magic number is 16 among diabetic researchers. Scientists identified 6 new genes which play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes and among the group is the second gene known to also play a role in prostate cancer.
By researching how the prostate and diabetic related gene works, we see how raising the risk of one condition can also protect against the other.  These type of results are promising for further medications and sources of treatment.
This promises the development of new therapies, and should help scientists to avoid designing drugs aimed at one disorder that inadvertently trigger …read more