Channel: Verge Science

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: The cost of insulin has skyrocketed over the past few years, putting increasing pressure on millions of diabetics who rely on the drug to survive. We look at how insulin is made today, explore what’s preventing it from being produced more cheaply, and visit a DIY lab where biohackers are trying to “brew” their own insulin to change the game for diabetics everywhere. Read more: bit.ly/33ZuNTy The Verge’s sponsors play an important role in funding our journalism, but do not influence editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit theverge.com/ethics-statement. Subscribe: bit.ly/2FqJZMl Like Verge Science on Facebook: bit.ly/2hoSukO Follow on Twitter: bit.ly/2Kr29B9 Follow on Instagram: goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: theverge.com Community guidelines: bit.ly/2D0hlAv Subscribe to Verge on YouTube for explainers, product reviews, technology news, and more: goo.gl/G5RXGs