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Giving cells meals

What is it about?

Tissues made from stem cells tend to function like fetal, not adult tissues. These tissues are usually grown in constant environments. Our research shows that introducing feeding-fasting rhythms can further the functional specialization, or "maturation" of stem-cell derived islets.

Why is it important?

It suggests a general mechanism to further maturity of stem-cell derived products.

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Juan Alvarez
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