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University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine: Insights Into Leading Cause of Back Pain
August 07, 2026
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 7 -- The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine - Institute of Genetics and Cancer issued the following news:

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New insights into leading cause of back pain

Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown of the spine's natural shock absorbers, new research suggests.

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Findings from a study in zebrafish suggest that changes in . . .

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