Bone tissue is a complex structure, consisting of mineralized collagen fibers and a variety of non-collagenous proteins, including proteoglycans such as biglycan and decorin. These proteoglycans ...
A recent study has uncovered the essential roles of two proteoglycans, biglycan and decorin, in maintaining bone mass, water retention, and bulk/in situ mechanical competence. Through the use of ...
The study of bone health and disease has traditionally relied on standard imaging approaches such as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to evaluate bone ...
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Why don’t teeth count as bones?
Despite their hard, rigid structure, teeth are not classified as bones. They are distinct entities primarily composed of ...
Bone health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, particularly for women. Bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, and allow for mobility. However, as women age, the risk of ...
Reconstructed and rendered STEM tomogram in different projections of an FIB-milled specimen of mature human lamellar bone. Credit: N. Reznikov et al., Science (2018) Bone is certainly an impressive ...
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Calcium vs. Vitamin D: Which Is Better for Strong and Healthy Bones?
Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your ...
Some dinosaurs were so big the ground would have shaken while they walked. But how did they carry such massive loads? Dinosaurs likely had a different bone structure to mammals and birds that was ...
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