Does the medication which is used on the mice work on humans, or does it have to be modified- if so, how?

Question: Does the medication which is used on the mice work on humans, or does it have to be modified- if so, how?
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Asked by lizziegee to Mel on 17 Mar 2013.
- Melissa Brereton answered on 17 Mar 2013:
  
  Nope, it is the same medication. I give the mice insulin which is the same as what is given to humans. The only difference is that the amount I give them is a lot less because they are tiny 🙂

Question: Does the medication which is used on the mice work on humans, or does it have to be modified- if so, how?