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When it comes to diabetes, Joslin is a research powerhouse. Our NIH/NIDDK funded cores provide critical services to keep our research initiatives moving forward.
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Research News
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Newly discovered proteins provide protection against progression of kidney disease in diabetes
Elevated levels of three specific circulating proteins are associated with protection against kidney failure in diabetes, according to research from the Joslin Diabetes Center that will be published...
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Pain receptors linked to the generation of energy-burning fat cells: implications for obesity therapy
Vascular smooth muscle-derived Trpv1+ progenitors have found to be a source of cold-induced "brown fat" BOSTON – April 12, 2021) – A new source of energy expending brown fat cells has been uncovered...
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Ancient gut microbiomes may offer clues to modern diseases
Genomic analysis of human samples from dry caves shows stark differences with modern industrialized bacterial populations. BOSTON – (May 12, 2021) – Scientists are rapidly gathering evidence that...
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