1. a) What publication released a study on Tuesday regarding juvenile diabetes?
b) What did the study show?  Be specific.

2. a) Why is the study significant, according to Congressman Dave Weldon (R-Fla.)?
b) What credentials does Rep. Weldon have that enable him to speak as an authority, not just a politician?
(Visit Rep. Weldon's website at house.gov.)

3. What does Rep. Weldon say is important for the public to understand about this study?

4. a) Why did the American researchers do the study in Brazil?
b) Re-read para. #8.  Do you agree with Rep. Weldon's recommendation that "we need to focus on human treatments for today, not those with false hope for tomorrow"? Explain your answer.

5. What other autoimmune diseases have been successfully treated with adult stem cells?