Updated On: 03 January, 2024 07:28 AM IST | Sydney | IANS
Further, in the paper, published in the Nature scientific journal, they confirmed this pathway of awakening the insulin-producing cells is viable in age groups from 7 to 61, providing much-needed insights into the mechanisms underlying the regeneration of beta cells

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A team of Australian researchers are inching closer to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells and replace the need for regular insulin injections, developing a cure for millions of people with diabetes.
The team from Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute demonstrated that the newly-made insulin cells can respond to glucose and produce insulin following stimulation with two US Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs in as little as 48 hours.