Tag: islet_cells

NIH Study Maps Pancreatic Islet Cells, Offers New Diabetes Clues

12 May 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: National Institutes of Health

An NIH-funded study mapped human pancreatic islet cells, revealing wide variations in hormone-producing cell mixes. This comprehensive characterization offers new clues into individual diabetes risk and blood sugar regulation, paving the way for future research.

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