Here are some stem cell stories that caught our eye this past week. Some are groundbreaking science, others are of personal interest to us, and still others are just fun. Bone disease treated in growing fetus. Two children born with brittle bone disease, which normally results in hundreds of fracture and slow growth, have developed … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: bone disease, Parkinson’s and healthy gut flora

ViaCyte's VC-01 delivery system Imagine a device, about the size of a credit card, that can be inserted just under the skin and that not only is capable of monitoring blood sugar levels but can also secrete insulin if those levels are too low.People with type 1 diabetes would call a device like that “a … Continue reading One hour that could change your life: a Google Hangout on Diabetes