Stem Cells Used to Treat Arthritis in an Animal
November 7, 2023 | Terry Sharrer
“Scientists at the University of Sheffield have used mesenchymal stem cells to treat arthritis in a gorilla at Budapest Zoo. The use of stem cells for the treatment of arthritis and regeneration of the damaged cartilage has been successfully piloted in several animal species, such as dogs and horses, in recent years. Liesel the gorilla is believed to be the first primate in the world to benefit from this joint work.” MORE
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