Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes

Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes

A human pancreas typically contains about a billion beta cells, the primary producers of insulin. Among people with diabetes, these cells are either missing or dysfunctional, and thus scientists have been looking for ways to replenish their numbers as a possible long-term treatment or even cure for the condition. A team of researchers recently took … Read more