Researchers discover mechanism of insulin production that can lead to better treatment for diabetes

Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:14 in Health & Medicine

How a specific gene within the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Japanese and American universities. Their work opens the way for a new understanding of possible paths to battle diabetes and diabetes-related health problems, which are on the rise all over the world.

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