Computer Simulations Help Predict Bone Fracture Risk
Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 23:21
in Health & Medicine
Using a Blue Gene supercomputer, scientists have demonstrated the most extensive simulation yet of actual human bone structure. This achievement may lead to better clinical tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, a widespread disease that worldwide affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50.