Osteoporosis Genes
Osteoporosis Genes
Researchers are making strides in the study of osteoporosis.
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" Two large studies have singled out seventeen that are associated with osteoporosis. The first study conducted by researchers in London identify two gene mutation that appear to predict the -- for the good seat for 20% of Caucasian people the second study found variations and five genetic region that are linked to bone density and not steal growth that. Researchers say identifying the eighteenth will not have an immediate impact on diagnosis or treatment rather they will be used in the lab -- potential target for new drugs they also they finding these -- have allowed them to understand some of the biological pathways involved in disease development. Researchers say there are many factors involved with osteoporosis development and -- only account first small part of the disease."
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