The probiotic bacteria engineered to treat diabetes

The probiotic bacteria engineered to treat diabetes

Author: Springer Nature Limited August 12, 2026 Duration: 19:37

Genetically modified bacteria lower high blood-sugar in animal trials — plus, how to safely watch a solar eclipse.


00:45 A living diabetes treatment

Research article: Guan et al.


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