Harvard diabetes researcher details science behind potential breakthrough

One hundred years after the discovery of insulin, replacement therapy represents “a new kind of medicine,” says Douglas Melton, co-director of Harvard Stem Cell Institute.

Clea Simon • harvard
Nov. 9, 2021 • ~8 min

Harvard researchers advance cell therapy for diabetes

A team of researchers led by Harvard University scientists has improved the laboratory process of converting stem cells into insulin-producing beta cells from 30 percent to 80 percent.

Jessica Lau • harvard
May 8, 2019 • ~4 min

Epidemic of autoimmune diseases pushes researchers in new direction

Scientists at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute are seeking ways to protect newly transplanted cells from autoimmune attack.

Jessica Lau • harvard
Jan. 31, 2019 • ~7 min

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