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Scientists at Yale discovered that an existing epilepsy medication can both relieve joint pain and reverse cartilage damage in osteoarthritis patients. Combined with a special gel injection, the treatment could help millions avoid knee replacements.
Scientists in France successfully rebuilt human cartilage in the lab using decellularized apples as scaffolding. This breakthrough could transform how doctors repair damaged joints, noses, and ears while reducing the need for donor tissue.
Scientists discovered a protein blocking cartilage repair in aging joints and reversed the damage in older mice and human tissue. The breakthrough could lead to the first drug that actually regrows cartilage instead of just treating pain.
Researchers have unlocked the body's ability to regrow knee cartilage by blocking a single protein that stops joint repair. The breakthrough could end chronic arthritis pain for 500 million people worldwide.
President Trump granted full pardons to nine mechanics who faced federal prosecution for fixing vehicle emissions systems. The move aligns with his broader effort to protect Americans' right to repair their own cars.
A Chinese repair technician rescued a destroyed graphics card worth over $1,000 by transplanting its chip onto a new circuit board. The card was physically smashed but now works perfectly again.
Apple just released its most repair-friendly laptop since 2014, making it easier for students and schools to fix broken devices themselves. The $499 MacBook Neo uses screws instead of glue, though repair experts say there's still room for improvement.
Colorado lawmakers just voted down a tech industry-backed bill that would have gutted the state's landmark right-to-repair protections. After a marathon hearing filled with testimony from repair advocates, small businesses, and everyday citizens, the House committee killed the proposal 7-4.
After years of farmers fighting for the right to fix their own equipment, John Deere will pay $99 million and make repair tools widely available for the next decade. It's a major win for 200,000 farmers who can now repair tractors themselves instead of waiting weeks for approved dealerships.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have found a way to regenerate cartilage by blocking a protein that increases with age. The breakthrough could help millions suffering from joint pain and prevent arthritis in injured athletes.
Stanford researchers discovered a treatment that reverses cartilage loss in aging joints and prevents arthritis from forming after injuries. The breakthrough could one day replace knee and hip surgeries for millions suffering from joint pain.
Scientists discovered that semaglutide, the drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy, can rebuild damaged cartilage in people with arthritis even without weight loss. The breakthrough hints at a powerful new treatment for millions suffering from joint pain.
Scientists at Duke Health have reached a major milestone in developing a treatment that could help 32 million Americans with osteoarthritis actually repair their damaged joints instead of just managing pain. The experimental therapy restored joint tissue to near-normal levels in animal studies and could reach human trials within two years.
Google Pixel smartphones just scored higher marks for repairability than both Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices, though there's still room for improvement across the board. A new consumer advocacy report reveals which phone makers are making it easier for you to fix your device.
A new study shows melatonin supplements help night shift workers repair DNA damage by 80% during sleep. The discovery could offer a simple way to protect millions who work overnight from long-term health risks.
Volunteers at a Missouri library helped families save money by mending clothes, shoes, and appliances instead of buying new ones. The free event combined budget relief with environmental care, showing how repair skills can stretch dollars and reduce waste.
A SpaceX rocket just carried the first spacecraft with robotic arms designed to repair and extend the lives of satellites 22,000 miles above Earth. The mission could save billions by fixing satellites instead of replacing them.
Farmers just won a major victory in their fight to fix their own equipment. John Deere will pay $99 million and provide repair access for the next decade.
Nearly 400 young volunteers will spend a week in Marathon County this July, fixing homes for 60 families who need help maintaining their properties. The massive service project targets seniors and others who can no longer handle critical repairs on their own.
Scientists discovered why people with the APOE2 gene live longer and rarely get Alzheimer's: their brain cells are better at repairing DNA damage. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that protect everyone's brain, especially those at higher risk.
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