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Endocrine System

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The Endocrine System Research Area includes research on hormone function and regulation and related disorders. Topics include diabetes, diethylstilbestrol (DES), endocrine disruptors, and estrogen, as well as ovarian and pancreatic cancers. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and other NIH Institutes and Centers fund research in this area.