Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

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Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to either the body’s inability to produce enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or the cells’ resistance to insulin (Type 2 diabetes). Type 2 diabetes is the most common form and is the leading cause of many complications such as kidney failure, heart disease, and loss of vision. Gestational Diabetes which is developed during pregnancy and may go away after birth. SIM1 is a gene, known as ”single-minded”, that I choose to research for this study. SIM1 is a gene that plays a role in the regulation of glucose metabolism and insulin secretion. Mutations in SIM1 have been associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes by disrupting normal metabolic control and insulin resistance.

Publication Date

4-1-2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

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Shayne Gordon, Student Researcher

Analysis of SIM1 Variants in Diabetes

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