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Fetal Tissue Plays Pivotal Role in Formation of Insulin-Producing Cells

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A somewhat mysterious soft tissue found in the fetus during early development in the womb plays a pivotal role in the formation of mature beta cells the sole source of the body's insulin. This discovery, made by scientists at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Texas A&M University, may lead to new ways of addressing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/release...nceDaily:+Health+&+Medicine+News+--+Diabetes)
 
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