Researchers produce fully functional pancreatic beta cells from stem cells for the first time

A study coordinated by a research group at the University of Helsinki paves the way for cell therapies for diabetes.

A research group headed by Professor Timo Otonkoski at the University of Helsinki, has carried out pioneering efforts to optimise the functionality of pancreatic cells produced from stem cells.

Read the full press release here: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/healthier-world/researchers-produce-fully-functional-pancreatic-beta-cells-stem-cells-first-time