Scientists Cure Mice of Back Pain using Gene Therapy

American scientists have developed gene therapy that improved mechanical functions of intervertebral discs in mice and reduced the intensity of pain. Additionally, significant restoration of the structure and function of intervertebral discs was observed in experimental mice, including an increase in disc height and tissue hydration. Scientists acknowledge that the treatment method is currently difficult to scale, but further developments are believed to alleviate the pain syndrome that limits the functionality of many individuals.