Bone formation goes with the gut

When it comes to remodelling our bones - an ongoing process of break down and renewal that goes on throughout adulthood - researchers have new evidence that our guts play a surprisingly important role. The findings point toward novel methods for increasing bone mass in patients with diseases characterised by impaired bone formation, including postmenopausal osteoporosis, according to the report in the 26th November issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication...

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