Diabetes breakthrough as experts learn how to reverse the condition in mice

[Northerner]

Scientists have successfully reversed diabetes in mice using stem cells, paving the way for a breakthrough treatment for the illness.
The research is the first to show that human stem cell transplants can successfully restore insulin production and reverse diabetes in mice.
Crucially, the team re-created the 'feedback loop' that enables insulin levels to automatically rise or fall based on blood glucose levels.

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[Vicsetter]

Love the stock photo:

Diabetics must take regular blood tests to check their blood glucose levels. Scientists have been able to restore normal insulin-producing cells in mice

- but not like this!😱

Surely they didn't use Human stem cells on mice did they?

 

[Northerner]

Love the stock photo: - but not like this!😱

Surely they didn't use Human stem cells on mice did they?

Ouch! Index finger, right in the centre of the pad where you have the most nerve endings! 😱

Yes, I thought it was weird about the human stem cells Although they do already use pig cells in humans in the 'Pig Sushi' treatment for Type 1:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18730-pig-sushi-diabetes-trial-brings-xenotransplant-hope.html