CHEO RI study uses sophisticated genetic engineering to improve insulin-producing beta cells

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 13:07 in Health & Medicine

OTTAWA -- One of the biggest mysteries about diabetes is why specialized cells in the pancreas stop secreting insulin, which the body needs in order to store glucose from food.

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