Teflon-coated Cells Could Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes

Teflon-coated Cells Could Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Scientists have invented a tiny implant covered in Teflon coating that contains transplanted insulin-producing cells. Teflon, the chemical used to coat non-stick pans, has been used in medicine for more than 30 years, as it is compatible with human tissue and does not cause the immune system to attack itself when implanted in the body.