From performance genes to 3D-printed tissues, a look at some emerging innovations in sports medicine
To give athletes a competitive edge, researchers are tweaking brain circuits, culturing performance-boosting bacteria and experimenting with ways to enhance natural strength, speed and endurance by altering genes. They’re also looking to speed up the time it takes for injuries to heal by devising new, less invasive surgical procedures.
Here, The Wall Street Journal highlights some emerging innovations of sports medicine, based on research at medical centers and university laboratories.
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