New techniques may help scientists understand and manipulate bone remodeling

(University of Akron) Individuals with osteoporosis, and diseases like it, have access to a number of treatments but no permanent solution. However, that may soon change thanks to a University of Akron researcher awarded an NSF grant to study how cells communicate to regrow bone tissue. If the project is successful, this platform could be used to test the safety and efficacy of medications meant to halt bone loss, such as drugs for osteoporosis and bone metastasis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news