Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Stem cells may provide cure for diabetes: expert

Source: Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Posted: December 5, 2006 5:52 AM ET

Summary:

Research is under way to try and covert embryonic and adult stem cells into insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. The aim is to create a glucose-sensitive, insulin-producing cell which responds to changes in physiological glucose levels as though in a normal body.

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