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For the first time in history a person with Type 1 Diabetes has been freed from needing injections, by having their own cells be reprogrammed to produce insulin. (www.cell.com)

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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

That's synthesizing a chemical vs. a custom treatment for each patient. Still, you're right, the price will eventually drop.