Finding holds potential for drug targeting to treat diabetes

Scientists from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have found that knocking out a gene in mice led to higher insulin production and better glucose tolerance. The finding holds the potential for drug targeting to treat diabetes.

The team, led by Satish Kumar, serendipitously found that knocking out the WDR13 [...]

Skipping breakfast could cause diabetes in men

If you happen to be one of those who doesn’t mind avoiding breakfast, watch out. For scientists have found that men regularly skipping their morning meal are more likely to develop diabetes. The study discovered that missing out on food first thing in the morning increases a man’s chances of getting the disease by more [...]