RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Alexander, Walter
T1 From Base Change to Better Care: The Clinical Impact of Molecular Genetics
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2007
FD SAGE Publications
VO 7
IS 6
SP 6
OP 27
DO 10.1177/155989770700700602
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/6/6.abstract
AB This article discusses the relationship between bench science understanding of the molecular genetics of diabetes to improved patient care. But while the headlines in 2007 have publicized the finding of associations between diabetes risks and particular genetic features, the messages that have had the most impact on the public have been about connections between lifestyle, obesity, and diabetes.