GSE142025 enabled the RNA sequencing analysis of kidney tissues from DN patients with micro- [urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) of 30–300 mg/g] and macro-albuminuria (UACR >300 mg/g) compared with unaffected tissues obtained from the tumor nephrectomies of patients without diabetes. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is neoplasm.