Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Building Better Bones
In a paper published earlier this week, UCSB researchers describe finding a molecular 'glue' that holds bones together and helps them resist breaking. These proteins seem to act as a sort of spring mechanism or shock absorber, which I think is pretty cool.
The main implications of this finding are fairly obvious - improved break healing, prevention in weakened patients, even prevention in healthy patients - and would be hugely beneficial if realized.
The main implications of this finding are fairly obvious - improved break healing, prevention in weakened patients, even prevention in healthy patients - and would be hugely beneficial if realized.
