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Some people with Type 1 diabetes wear continuous glucose monitors to manage their condition. Svetlana Repnitskaya/Moment via Getty Images

April 21, 2026

Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes

Angelica P. Ahrens, University of Florida; Eric W. Triplett, University of Florida, and Johnny Ludvigsson, Linköping University

Genetics may only partially determine a newborn’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Screening umbilical cord blood could lead to earlier treatments to prevent or reduce disease.

Microbes can influence the connection between the gut and the brain. JDawnInk/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

October 2, 2024

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Angelica P. Ahrens, University of Florida; Eric W. Triplett, University of Florida, and Johnny Ludvigsson, Linköping University

Imbalances in different species of bacteria in a baby’s gut may provide insights into their neurodevelopment.

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