Space Medicine - MIT Conducts Osteoarthritis Research On International Space Station
A groundbreaking study on the International Space Station National Laboratory (ISSNL) has led to a new tissue chip model that imitates the early stages of osteoarthritis after joint injuries.
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that affects over 650 million people worldwide. It can cause severe pain and stiffness in joints. There are few treatment options available.