February 16, 2013

PopSci: Gene Therapy Cures Diabetic Dogs In Only One Shot
" the dogs were injected with two extra genes that together form a "glucose sensor" that can regulate glucose uptake and reduce excessive glucose levels in the blood. Four years later, the dogs that received both genes had no symptoms of diabetes and stabilized glucose levels. They recovered a normal body weight and didn't exhibit any secondary complications." [rdbrewer]

Posted by rdbrewer at February 16, 2013 12:28 PM
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