TANG PRIZE/Tang Prize honors scientists for work to combat diabetes, obesity
06/19/2024 05:17 PM
Three scientists were awarded the 2024 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science for discovering the Glucagon-like peptide-1 (7-37) (GLP-1 (7-37)) stimulates insulin secretion and can be used in medication combating diabetes and obesity, the Tang Prize Selection Committee announced Wednesday in Taipei.
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