New Dwarfism Treatment Completely Restores Bone Growth in Mice, Mediterranean Center for Molecular Research Reveals

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The short stature and musculoskeletal complications associated with dwarfism could be reversed, a new study has determined. In an experiment, researchers at the Mediterranean Center for Molecular Research in Nice, France were able to restore normal bone growth in mice modified to exhibit the dwarfism-causing condition achondroplasia. Although further trials are required, a human treatment could be available within three to five years.

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