Source: NPR
Scientists have created insulin producing cells for diabetics. Although they haven’t yet been tested on humans, there have been clinical trials testing the transplant of the insulin-cells into diabetics.
There has been some success, but in general the immune systems of persons with diabetes strongly attack the insulin-producing cells.
UCSF bioengineers are working to create a more effective method to transplant the cells and protect them against immune rejection.
Meanwhile, scientists hope to develop the practice over the years through clinical trials.
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