Genes Discovery Opens Door To Osteoarthritis Treatment

A clutch of nine genes linked to osteoarthritis have been identified, paving the way for new treatments.Scientists hope the discovery will aid the development of targeted drugs to combat the debilitating joint-eroding condition.Currently there is no cure for osteoarthritis, which causes cartilage protecting the joints to break down resulting in swelling, pain, and loss of movement.Injury, older age, inherited genes, obesity and certain occupations can all increase the risk of the disease.Around