Gene therapy for osteoarthritis in mice
An experimental gene therapy that protects cartilage from wear and deterioration has been shown to slow the development of osteoarthritis in mice....
Reuben Harwood was previously a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. He is currently studying for a PhD at the University of Sheffield's Department of Oncology, where his research focuses on the interaction between cancer cells and the immune system. Previously, he obtained a BSc in Biology and an MRes in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Birmingham. He is coauthor of a chapter in Tumour Microenvironment and Myelomonocytic Cells (buy this book from Amazon UK).
An experimental gene therapy that protects cartilage from wear and deterioration has been shown to slow the development of osteoarthritis in mice....
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