The discovery of insulin 3 Articles

by Landon Thiele

During the 20th century, mankind has made many significant advances in the field of medicine. Throughout the ages, scores of people have suffered a wasting death because of an affliction called diabetes. But in 1920 a grea...read more

by Norma Chew

The discovery of insulin by Canadians, Fredrick Banting and Charles Best of the University of Toronto in 1921-1922 was a phenomenal break through in the treatment of diabetes throuhgout the world. This is one of the twent...read more

by Pavi

Insulin is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the B cells of the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. This hormone is anabolic in its action, increasing the storage of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids. Insulin deficie...read more