A Gorilla's Arthritis Successfully Treated with Stem Cells
Scientists have made a breakthrough in medical science - stem cells have been successfully used to treat arthritis in a gorilla! An international team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and the National Primate Research Center of the United States have developed a pioneering technique to treat arthritis in a gorilla. The team implanted stem cells into the affected joint of the gorilla, resulting in a significant improvement in mobility and quality of life for the animal. This is the first time that stem cells have been used to successfully treat arthritis in a mammal other than a human. This breakthrough is an exciting step forward in the treatment of arthritis in both humans and animals.
source: Phys.org