Human beta cells can be easily induced to replicate

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 04:35 in Health & Medicine

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have successfully induced human insulin-producing cells, known as beta cells, to replicate robustly in a living animal, as well as in the lab. The discovery not only could improve models and methods for studying diabetes, but also opens up new possibilities for treating the condition...

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