Source: New Scientist
Date: 28 October 2006
Summary:
For the first time, Insulin-secreting cells have been created from human embryonic stem cells by using a cocktail of chemicals to coax the stem cells to form pancreatic cells, raising hopes of a limitless supply of cells that could be transplanted into people with type 1 diabetes.
Commentary; Hopefully this new finding can be successfully replicated in humans and proven an effective treatment for type 1 diabetes.
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