Liver Cells vs. Ethnic Groups

Scientists have produced liver cells from different ethnic groups to help personalize drug treatments. In each ethnic group, the liver processed drugs differently.

They have created the liver cells from skin cells in Caucasians and Native Americans. They manipulated the skin cells to resemble embryonic cells.

The scientists are hoping to create a cell library to make drug development more efficient. The library would help scientists to interfere with chemical compounds at an early stage to effect the reaction.

This seems like a very good idea to do so that people feel more comfortable with the drugs they are given. They know it was personalized for them and should help them more efficiently.