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Joslin researchers discover a surprising culprit in the search for causes of diabetic birth defects
03-05-2007 · EurekAlert!Joslin researchers discover a surprising culprit in the search for causes of diabetic birth defects. protein makes it possible for high blood glucose to enter embryonic cells.
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