Zinc's Hidden Role in Diabetes – Scientists Discover

Genetic analysis in humans and mice identify a zinc transporter as a potential target for therapy in type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Researchers have discovered a mechanistic connection between levels of zinc in human bodies and the risk of type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. This

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