Genetic sequencing breakthrough to aid treatment for congenital hyperinsulinism
Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
Congenital hyperinsulinism is a genetic condition where a baby's pancreas secretes too much insulin. It affects approximately one in 50,000 live births and in severe cases requires the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas. Researchers are now utilizing new genetic sequencing technology to sequence the entirety of a gene in order to identify mutations that cause hyperinsulinism.