How Math Could Make Bones Stronger (image)

University of Delaware

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New treatments for osteoporosis are desperately needed. Two University of Delaware scientists report estimates of potentially the most effective dosage of a particular peptide, with results that could raise density levels in badly degraded bones back to healthy levels.

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Jeff Chase, University of Delaware

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