A new treatment that blocks an aging-related protein restored lost cartilage in old mice and helped prevent arthritis after knee injuries. Human cartilage samples showed similar signs of regeneration, raising hopes for a future drug that could repair joints instead of replacing them.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1l03nww/how_did_the_soviets_exploit_satellites_economies/
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