Friday, October 20, 2006

Retracing Stem Cell Development Leads to Insulin-Producing Cells

Source: Scientific American
Date: October 20, 2006

Summary:

A team of researchers reports that by applying a sequence of chemicals to human embryonic stem cells in a culture dish, it has grown layers of cells similar to pancreatic tissue in a young embryo. Such cells may eventually be suitable for treating diabetes.

Commentary: Maybe this new method of manipulating stem cells will lead to the development of effective treatments for diabetes.

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