Which Chromosomes/Gene Is Affected In Diabetes
DNA Testing
The first genetic test available to determine a risk factor for type 2 diabetes recently became available. I just beta tested and discussed it with the company’s CEO and several other officials. DNA Direct, a privately funded company in San Francisco, offers the test of this gene that can lead to diabetes.
An Icelandic company named deCode Genetics discovered the gene. DNA Direct has a contractual relationship with deCode.
The name of this gene variant is the transcription factor 7-like 2 gene (...
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