MIT researchers use space to solve the chronic pain of osteoarthritis
At a Glance Joint injury often leads to post-traumatic osteoarthritis, even in young adults, and there are no current therapies to prevent the associated chronic pain and joint dysfunction. Researchers from MIT, led by Dr. Alan Grodzinsky, are using the microgravity of space to understand the factors involved in the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. By using a tissue chip system, …
