Sunday, July 15, 2007

Gene discovered for type 1 diabetes in children

Source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Date: July 15, 2007

Summary:

Pediatrics researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and McGill University in Montreal have identified a gene variant that raises a child’s risk for type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes. As investigators continue to pinpoint genes contributing to diabetes, they have their eyes on providing a scientific basis for designing better treatments and preventive measures for the disease.