Marking a major breakthrough in diabetes research, Bioengineers at the University of Calgary in Canada have successfully grown insulin producing cells in a lab! Yes, to repeat it, its insulin producing cells in a lab. You read it right. You can get rid of those painful shots, once the scientists eventually transplant lab-grown, insulin producing cells directly into your body, if you are a patient with Type 1 diabetes. "This transplant procedure, developed in Edmonton, is the best thing to come in 20 years to treat type one diabetes," said Dr. Leo Behie, the professor of chemical engineering in charge of the research project.
Put an End to Insulin Injections With Lab-grown, Insulin Producing Cells!
Posted May 17th 2012 at 11:45 am by admin
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