Rare Genetic Disorder Provides Clues to Development of the Pancreas

" A rare genetic disorder has given researchers at the University of Exeter a surprising insight into how the pancreas develops. The finding provides a clue to how it may be possible to 'programme' stem cells -- master cells in the body that can develop into specialised cells -- to become pancreatic cells."

Article Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111211133958.htm