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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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    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…

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