Gut bug may help prevent diabetes
Monday, October 6, 2008 - 15:42
in Health & Medicine
A research study suggests that a common intestinal bacteria may provide some protection from developing type 1 diabetes. The findings provide an important step towards understanding how and why type 1 diabetes develops in people, and may lead to potential cures. read more
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