Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritisScientists have found a way to regrow aging cartilage, raising hopes for arthritis treatments that could make joint replacements obsolete.
Date: January 20, 2026
Source: Stanford Medicine
Summary:
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein linked to aging, the therapy restored healthy, shock-absorbing cartilage in old mice and injured joints, dramatically improving movement and joint function. Human cartilage samples from knee replacement surgeries also began regenerating when exposed to the treatment.
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Source:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000333.htm
