Thursday, January 24, 2008

Stem Cells Finally Found in Pancreas

Source: HealthDay News
Date: January 24, 2008

Summary:

HealthDay News reports researchers have discovered stem cells in the pancreas of mice:

"An international team of researchers has finally managed to locate stem cells in the pancreas -- in mice, at least. If the findings are confirmed in humans, they could pave the way for dramatic new therapies for diabetes, namely the regeneration of beta cells so the body could once again produce its own insulin."