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Gene Variant Explains Differences in Diabetes Drug Response
The first results from a large international study of patients taking metformin, the world’s most commonly used type 2 diabetes drug, reveal genetic differences among patients that may explain why some respond much better to the drug than others. The insight could ultimately help physicians predict which patients will need higher doses than others to…
‘Antigen-Presenting Cell’ Activates T Cells by Alerting Them to Tumors
Using advanced imaging technology that allowed them to spy on interactions among cells in the lymph nodes of living mice, a research team led by UCSF scientists has identified a cell that is a key player in mounting the immune system’s defense against cancer. The finding opens a new avenue for targeted treatments in the…
