Animal cells share some qualities with plant cells, but one key feature ours lack is a rigid cell wall. While this provides structure for plants, it’s also something scientists are increasingly ...

Capsules of insulin produced in genetically modified lettuce could hold the key to restoring the body’s ability to produce insulin and help millions of Americans who suffer from insulin-dependent ...

A recent animal study shows that, when compared to conventional diabetic therapies, a new, low-cost insulin administration system can reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Insulin is a life-saving drug for ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers are testing the potential of an orally delivered, plant-based insulin formulation in the treatment of diabetes. Image credit: HUIZENG HU/Getty Images. Recent research ...

Scientists genetically engineered tobacco plants with the insulin gene and then administered freeze-dried plant cells to five-week-old diabetic mice as a powder for eight weeks. By the end of the ...