Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

Six teams pitched their innovations at the 2023 Biomedical Business Plan Challenge Final Pitch Day competition for $100,000 in prize money, which can be used to help build their company, with the goal of ushering in the next generation of life science innovation and patient care.

Stem cells from the human stomach can be converted into cells that secrete insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, offering a promising approach to treating diabetes.