NIDDK

Growth factor boosts beta cells

A growth factor may help grow transplantation-quality pancreas cells for treating diabetes.

antibodies

Diversity key in antibody repertoire

Antibodies to the 2009 H1N1 influenza strain reveal new insights into how antibody diversity forms and functions, with possible implications for designing flu vaccines.

Heart protein may be target for colon cancer therapies

A protein critical in heart development may also play a part in colon cancer progression.

Mouse study offers clues for childhood obesity

An obesity-associated genetic variation makes fatty food more rewarding yet less satisfying, new research in mice suggests.

Protein combos keep cells straight

Researchers define the protein interactions that establish our organs’ lining.

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