Osteoarthritis
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March 4, 2025
Could silencing old viruses help treat osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a common disorder that typically affects older people. It occurs when the cartilage in joints break down, causing pain and stiffness that worsens…
May 16, 2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Tao Yang
More than 30 million people in the U.S. have osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage, a shock-absorber-like tissue between the…
March 26, 2018
Breaking down osteoarthritis: A discussion with bone expert Dr. Tao Yang
Dr. Tao Yang is an assistant professor and bone disease expert in Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Cancer and Cell Biology. He earned…