On the Cover:
The insulin-secreting beta cells (green) normally exhibit a perinuclear cap of proinsulin (orange). In contrast, proinsulin is spread throughout the cytoplasm in many beta-cells of PERK-deficient mice, which are diabetic because of insufficient secretion of insulin. Click here for an up-close look at the cover image.
For more information, see the full story, “Research Yields New Insights into the Cause of Diabetes.”
In This Issue: |
Spring 2007, Volume 26 |
Feature Story
Research Rundown
Honoris Causa
New Department Heads
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