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 E-Mail This year marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, a scientific breakthrough that transformed Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, from a terminal disease into a manageable condition. Today, Type 2 diabetes is 24 times more prevalent than Type 1. The rise in rates of obesity and incidence of Type 2 diabetes are related and require new approaches, according to University of Arizona researchers, who believe the liver may hold the...

New clues point to the liver playing a causal role in type 2 diabetes New clues point to the liver p... Researchers hypothesize excess production of a neurotransmitter in the liver could be a causal factor in type 2 diabetes 1/1 Researchers hypothesize excess production of a neurotransmitter in the liver could be a causal factor in type 2 diabetes Researchers investigating new diabetes treatments believe they have found evidence indicating excess production of a key neur...

Scientists outline new target for treating type 2 diabetes This year marks the 100 th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, a scientific breakthrough that transformed Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, from a terminal disease into a manageable condition. Today, Type 2 diabetes is 24 times more prevalent than Type 1. The rise in rates of obesity and incidence of Type 2 diabetes are related and require new approaches, according to University of Ariz...

With a major research university right in our backyard, a strong military presence and innovative companies spread throughout the metro region, there’s often a plethora of interesting science and technology news to be found in Southern Arizona. Here’s a breakdown of the most interesting recent developments from the region: Aquatic Advancement. A University of Arizona startup technology that measures the metabolic rate of aquatic animals has been licensed by biotechnology company IMV T...