Large-scale genetic analysis shows microRNAs in human pancreas associated with diabetes (IMAGE)

NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute

Large-scale genetic analysis shows microRNAs in human pancreas associated with diabetes

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In a new large-scale genetic analysis, scientists have found a set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes.

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Darryl Leja, NHGRI

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