Posted on | CategoriesDepartment of Pathology / Diabetes and Metabolism | PI: Matthew L. Bettini, PhD , Maria Bettini, PhD & Brian Evavold, PhD

Causes of Type 1 Diabetes

More than 1 million Americans suffer from Type 1 diabetes, which occurs when a patient’s immune T cells attack their pancreas. Understanding why this occurs is key to developing treatments that target the cause and not just the symptoms of diabetes. Continue reading → Causes of Type 1 Diabetes
Posted on | CategoriesDepartment of Pathology / Immunology, Inflammation, Infectious Disease | PI: Ryan O'Connell, PhD

MicroRNA Regulation of Inflammation and Immunity

MicroRNAs provide a crucial level of control for cell development and function through their post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Their importance is highlighted by their diverse functions in a range of cell types, including immune cells. Continue reading → MicroRNA Regulation of Inflammation and Immunity