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Stanford scientists regrow lost cartilage and reverse arthritis in major breakthrough
(www.sciencedaily.com)
this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2026
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This and then the new about regrowing teeth. Its a very exciting time in medicine.
If you think anyone but the elite will be able to afford or procure these procedures, you're incredibly optimistic.
As soon as it gets approved, some shitty corporation will purchase the patent and lock it behind a paywall for 80+ year old geriatrics with zero fucks given towards people who actually deserve or need it.
This drug can be delivered via pill. It has a range of effects in reversing age related damage.
I'm not sure if it will be kept to the rich, or given out widely to justify the removal of social security, or at least jacking up the retirement age.
If the worker-slaves live longer, you don't have to indoctrinate & capture new ones quite as often!
I'd like my partners knees to work again so they can do the things they like as they age, like riding bikes or hiking.