How did dogs help scientists discover insulin?
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Curious how our faithful four-legged friends were involved in the discovery of one of the most critical therapies used today?
Explore the Uncommon Connections series to hear unusual stories behind some of history’s greatest medical breakthroughs and learn how uncommon connections between unexplained symptoms can lead to surprising diagnoses in rare diseases.
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- Porta M. One hundred years ago: the dawning of the insulin era. Acta Diabetologica 2021; 58: 1–4.
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