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Stanford researchers discover a way to regrow joint cartilage, offering a new path to treating arthritis
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By blocking a specific protein that increases with age, scientists have successfully prompted both animal and human joint tissue to naturally regenerate healthy, functional cartilage. This breakthrough could pave the way for non-invasive treatments that prevent osteoarthritis and potentially eliminate the need for joint replacement surgeries.
By blocking a specific protein that increases with age, scientists have successfully prompted both animal and human joint tissue to naturally regenerate healthy, functional cartilage. This breakthrough could pave the way for non-invasive treatments that prevent osteoarthritis and potentially eliminate the need for joint replacement surgeries.