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He added that the association’s members would be glad to see the EU increase its support, as the U.S. has, to help close the price gap between Chinese and Western products.

Rabin explained that most previous studies focused on each substance separately, leaving a major gap that this early-stage research is beginning to fill.

He said: "There has been no contingency button ready to go, we're just working with them proactively on trying to fix the gaps."

"If confirmed by further testing in human trials, the compound could potentially fill gaps in treatment, including that most current drugs work only against Type 2 diabetes."

And second, he worried that the widening revenue gap between the Big Ten, the SEC and everyone else would soon leave his beloved alma mater in the dust.