
McGill University
9d ago
biochemistrybiologybone-healthmedicine

A newly discovered fat-burning “switch” could pave the way for future treatments that strengthen fragile bones. Scientists have discovered a molecular “switch” in mice that activates a hidden energy-burning system in brown fat, a breakthrough that could eventually lead to new treatments for bone disease. The research, published in Nature, offers new insight into brown [...]
Bones may look solid and unchanging, but they are actually living tissues that are constantly being renewed. Throughout life, the body is always breaking down old bone and building new bone. This process helps keep bones strong. However, as people get older, this balance can be lost. Bone is broken down faster than it is […] The post Scientists discover new way to rebuild bones appeared first on …