Where this storyline stands
A previously unknown microprotein hidden within the human mitochondrial genome may help explain certain forms of type 2 diabetes and could point toward a new precision medicine approach to treating it, according to a new USC study.
Complete chronological journey
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- 01How it started01 — How it started
Newly discovered microprotein linked to type 2 diabetes, shows promise as a precision treatment
What happened
A previously unknown microprotein hidden within the human mitochondrial genome may help explain certain forms of type 2 diabetes and could point toward a new precision medicine approach to treating it, according to a new USC study. Newly discovered microprotein linked to type 2 diabetes, shows promise as a precision treatment
Why it matters
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