Horses from North Carolina State University's small herd graze in their field. (image)

Morris Animal Foundation

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Researchers took their blood to develop a super-concentrated platelet-rich plasma lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections. This therapy could potentially save horses from years of pain and could also be applied to other species, including humans and dogs.

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Dr, Lauren Schnabel, North Carolina State University

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