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A common osteoporosis drug blocked spinal damage in a surprising new study
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ScienceDaily reports that scientists have identified a genetic connection to spinal degeneration and found that an existing osteoporosis drug prevented damaging mineral buildup in the spines of zebrafish. According to the outlet, the finding could lead to new treatments aimed at slowing or preventing a major cause of chronic back pain.
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A common osteoporosis drug blocked spinal damage in a surprising new study
Scientists have uncovered a surprising genetic connection to spinal degeneration and found that an existing osteoporosis drug can prevent damaging mineral buildup in zebrafish spines. The discovery could pave the way for new treatments that slow or prevent a major cause of chronic back pain.
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