NYSCF and Columbia researchers demonstrate use of stem cells to analyze causes, treatment of diabetes

A team from the New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute and the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center of Columbia University has generated patient-specific beta cells, or insulin-producing cells, that accurately reflect the features of maturity-onset diabetes of the young.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/nys...