In two major studies published in Nature Genetics today, researchers use biological understanding to dissect the genetics of diabetes. An international team comprising researchers from more than 100 ...

In recent years, the incidence of diabetes among Americans has soared like blood sugar levels following a high-carb meal. According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million people--8 percent ...

It’s true that diabetes tends to run in families. You may wonder if that means there is a genetic cause to the disorder. The answer is complex and depends on the type of diabetes and other factors, ...