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15May/17

BioHub to treat type 1 diabetes: Bioengineered insulin-producing cells shown effective in pilot patient – Genetic Literacy Project


Genetic Literacy Project

BioHub to treat type 1 diabetes: Bioengineered insulin-producing cells shown effective in pilot patient
Genetic Literacy Project
Currently, islet cells from deceased donors are transplanted into the liver, but that’s not an ideal option. This new research was a proof-of-concept study expected to be the first step on a path toward developing a mini-organ called the BioHub. In its

12May/17

Don’t let your age stop you from becoming an organ donor – Northwest Boomer and Senior News


Northwest Boomer and Senior News

Don’t let your age stop you from becoming an organ donor
Northwest Boomer and Senior News
It was given by a deceased donor and has proven to be a near-perfect match. #Through Donate Life Northwest, Adelman has met many donor families — those individuals whose loved ones indicated they would donate their organs at the time of their death.

11May/17

Woman with type 1 diabetes still off insulin one year after cell transplant – CBS News


CBS News

Woman with type 1 diabetes still off insulin one year after cell transplant
CBS News
Currently, islet cells from deceased donors are transplanted into the liver, but that’s not an ideal option. This new research was a proof-of-concept study expected to be the first step on a path toward developing a mini-organ called the BioHub. In its

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