Neat News 1971 (added 2021-05-24)

Approach to treat diabetes type 1

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The immune system of patients with diabetes type 1 attacks the insulin producing cells. In a study it was possible to preserve the insulin production in around half of the recently diagnosed patients by injecting a particular protein that acts like a vaccine.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Health & Medicine