bone

May 15, 2013

Inner ear’s role in bone remodeling

The inner ear system that senses gravity and movement plays a role in bone remodeling – a finding that has clinical implications for space travel and for patients with inner ear disorders.

By Leigh MacMillan
December 6, 2012

‘Longevity’ gene has role in bone loss

A gene associated with long life participates in the normal regulation of bone remodeling and may have a role in bone loss associated with aging.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 18, 2012

VU study finds stress fuels breast cancer metastasis to bone

Stress can promote breast cancer cell colonization of bone, Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology investigators have discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 2, 2011

A better picture of bone strength

A component of some MRI scans reveals that “soft” components, like collagen and collagen-bound water, are important players in bone strength.

By VUMC News and Communications
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