Diabetes susceptibility gene regulates health of cell's powerhouse, study finds

[Northerner]

A research team has found that a susceptibility gene for type 1 diabetes regulates self-destruction of the cell's energy factory. The pathway central to this gene could be targeted for prevention and control of type-1 diabetes and may extend to the treatment of other metabolic-associated diseases.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140623144338.htm

 

[trophywench]

THAT sounds promising, doesn't it?