A vaccine for Type 1 diabetes? Provention Bio says a human trial is in sight

A vaccine for Type 1 diabetes? Provention Bio says a human trial is in sight

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Fierce Biotech
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Type 1 diabetes, in which the immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas, is caused by both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors, researchers believe. Biotech startup Provention Bio is trying to reduce the environmental risk by way of a vaccine scientists believe can prevent up to 50% of new Type 1 diabetes cases.