Recent genetic discoveries have taught researchers a lot about type 2 diabetes, and identified particular genetic variants that can influence a person’s risk of developing the condition.
But two studies published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine conclude that genetic information still pales in comparison to factors like body weight, smoking, cholesterol levels [...]

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Muhammad Yunus at his alma mater in Chittagong, Bangladesh
23andMe presented yesterday at the 11th Milken Institute Global Conference, taking place through Wednesday in Los Angeles. The conference has a significant health care focus, with session topics ranging from “Is the Pharmaceutical Well Drying out?” to “What kind of Reform Makes Sense?”
There were also a [...]

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