NEWS 16 October 2024 In animals, the molecule automatically reduced blood-sugar levels without causing them to dip too much. Diana Kwon Scientists have designed a new form of insulin that can automatically switch itself on and off depending on glucose levels in the blood. In animals, this ‘smart’ insulin1 reduced high blood-sugar concentrations effectively while preventing levels from dropping too low.ReferencesHoeg-Jensen, T. et al. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08042-3 (2024).Artic...