RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Human Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes: Behind the Headlines
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2012
FD SAGE Publications
VO 12
IS 16
SP 30
OP 31
DO 10.1177/155989771216015
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/16/30.abstract
AB Significant advancements in the knowledge of human genetics and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) have been made in the last 5 years. Researchers have now identified ∼65 regions of the genome that influence diabetes [Morris AP et al. Nat Genet 2012]. Genetic studies have also become larger. These advances are virtually all tied to improvements in technology that now allow researchers to quickly sequence the genomes of thousands of individual patients and to analyze tens of millions of genetic variants. This article discussed the new biology being derived from genetic research and how it can impact research being conducted in nongenetic areas.