Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Salt Lake City — (KUTV) The University of Utah may have a major breakthrough for the millions of people who suffer from chronic back pain.
A research team at the university, lead by bio engineering assistant professor Robby Bowles, has discovered a way to modify the genes in the affected area to reduce pain and create healthier disc.
“It’s a very big deal,” Bowles said. “These patients are desperate [for pain relief].”
With the use of CRISPR -- a new technology with a way of modifying human genetics -- Bowles is able to modify the genes in the spine through an injection directly to the affected area.
Salt Lake City — (KUTV) The University of Utah may have a major breakthrough for the millions of people who suffer from chronic back pain.
A research team at the university, lead by bio engineering assistant professor Robby Bowles, has discovered a way to modify the genes in the affected area to reduce pain and create healthier disc.
“It’s a very big deal,” Bowles said. “These patients are desperate [for pain relief].”
With the use of CRISPR -- a new technology with a way of modifying human genetics -- Bowles is able to modify the genes in the spine through an injection directly to the affected area.
