Science News for September 10, 1996

UT Southwestern physicians to test oral insulin to prevent type I diabetes

UT Southwestern Medical Center is part of a nationwide clinical study to test an oral insulin capsule on people at moderate risk for developing type I diabetes. The study aims to determine if the intervention can prevent or delay the disease.

SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·DateSep 10, 1996

Scientists Make Progress Against Bone Disease

A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine has identified a genetic mutation that may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis. The mutation, found in the calcium-sensing receptor gene, was discovered in people with primary hyperparathyroidism and showed no link to this condition, but may play a role in other bone diseases.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateSep 10, 1996