Genetic Discovery May Help Better Identify Children at Risk for Type 1 Diabetes (IMAGE)

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Genetic Discovery May Help Better Identify Children at Risk for Type 1 Diabetes

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Six novel chromosomal regions identified by scientists leading a large, prospective study of children at risk for type 1 diabetes will enable the discovery of more genes that cause the disease and more targets for treating or even preventing it. Pictured are: Drs. Jin-Xiong She (left) and Ashok Sharma

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Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University

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