New Drug Candidate Developed to Treat Type 2 DiabetesA team of researchers from Helmholtz Munich, the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) and Novo Nordisk have developed a new hormone combination for the future treatment of type 2 diabetes. The scientists have combined the blood sugar-reducing effects of the drugs tesaglitazar and GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) in a new and highly effective drug.
Diabetes Conference:The Helmholtz Diabetes Conference on "Latest Therapies in Diabetes" will be held in Munich from September 26 to 28. Internationally leading scientists in diabetes research are joining us to present and discuss their most recent data and achievements.
Preventing the next pandemic: EU funds research infrastructure in the Munich areaThe EU grant “PerForM-REACT” supports an infrastructure in the greater Munich area for pandemic management and prevention. Helmholtz Munich will receive new equipment for a biosafety level 3 laboratory where researchers can conduct important studies for the prevention and management of future pandemics.
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