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Smart probiotics can sense high blood sugar and release GLP-1 on demand
Researchers have engineered a probiotic system that senses elevated blood‑sugar levels and triggers the release of the hormone GLP‑1 to lower glucose.
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Researchers have engineered a probiotic system that senses elevated blood‑sugar levels and triggers the release of the hormone GLP‑1 to lower glucose. The engineered microbes act as a biological feedback loop, automatically delivering the medication when blood sugar rises. This approach aims to reduce the need for constant monitoring and timing of meals or drug doses for people with diabetes.
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