The insulin plant (Costus igneus), also known as the spiral ginger or fiery costus, is a medicinal herb widely recognized for ...

Insulin production has, for the last 50 or so years, come with some risks to the patient. Even so, the medication is lifesaving for the estimated 537 million adults living with diabetes worldwide, ...

Capsules of insulin produced in genetically modified lettuce could hold the key to restoring the body’s ability to produce insulin and help millions of Americans who suffer from insulin-dependent ...

Animal cells share some qualities with plant cells, but one key feature ours lack is a rigid cell wall. While this provides structure for plants, it’s also something scientists are increasingly ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers are testing the potential of an orally delivered, plant-based insulin formulation in the treatment of diabetes. Image credit: HUIZENG HU/Getty Images. Recent research ...