Insulin Via a Nasal Spray Using Yeast
Diabetes patients could be able to receive insulin via a nasal spray using yeast, scientists believe.
Leeds University researchers found the fungus, traditionally used to make beer and bread, opened nasal cells to allow insulin to pass through nose tissue.
They hope it will allow a spray to be developed to replace injections.
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