Glossary of terms
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Rare genetic diseases
Rare genetic diseases are conditions with very low prevalence, sometimes involving only a few… -
Islets of Langerhans
The islets of Langerhans are approximately one million clusters of cells in the pancreas that… -
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes primarily occurs in adults, with its prevalence increasing with age, but it also… -
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes ("juvenile diabetes") is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks… -
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease characterized by a disruption in blood glucose levels caused by a malfunction… -
Cas9 Enzyme
Cas9 is an enzyme used for DNA editing and is a key component of the genetic editing tool known as… -
Biomarkers
Biomarkers are measurable biological indicators that reflect biological processes, medical… -
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a common condition in which women who were not previously diabetic… -
Psychobiotics
Psychobiotics is a field of medical research that examines the connection between gut bacteria and… -
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine is a field of medicine focused on healing injuries or defects by creating new… -
Cysteine and methionine
Cysteine and methionine are two of 20 amino acids commonly found in nature. Research by Dr. Lior… -
Tryptophanase
Tryptophanase is an enzyme of the E. coli bacterium. Research by Dr. Lior Lobel, currently at a…
