Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Stem cells shown to rein in Type 1 diabetes

Source: Los Angeles Times
Date: April 11, 2007

Summary:

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the progression of Type 1 diabetes can be halted — and possibly reversed — by a bone marrow stem-cell transplant that preserves the body's diminishing ability to make insulin, according to a study published today.