Date: 03/21/05 (Java Web) Keywords: no keywords Researchers from North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in Manhasset, N.Y. have identified a gene which expresses as a protein called macrophage migration inhibitory factor, or MIF. MIF is found in unusually high concentration in diabetics. It apparently has a role in destrying pancreatic beta cells. The exciting news is that mice when given a [...]
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