Renewed promise for diabetic gene research

This is some fabulous news! Renewed promise to continue forward with diabetic gene research…

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced research projects to study newly discovered human type 2 diabetes genes in mice, and potentially find new drug molecules that can treat the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes. The projects will be funded through a renewed partnership — between the ADA/Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Pinnacle Program Project Award — of more than $2 million over three years.

Research from the Foundation’s initial grant led to the discovery of five new genes associated with type 2 diabetes. It also led to one for obesity and one for triglyceride levels. Furthering this research will bring great breakthroughs and knowledge in treating and preventing diabetes.

via PR Newswire