Scientists identify new genetic causes for neonatal diabetes

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New genetic causes for neonatal diabetes have been identified in previously overlooked parts of the genome. Scientists discovered that DNA changes in two non-protein-coding genes, RNU4ATAC and RNU6ATAC, cause autoimmune neonatal diabetes in 19 children. This finding highlights the importance of non-coding DNA in disease. The research, supported by NIHR, offers insights into rare diseases and potential new targets for treating more common forms of diabetes like Type 1.


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