Nanoscale changes in protein reveal bone health (MalaysiaNews.net)

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) Using an atomic force microscope that details images of nano-structures, researchers have discovered changes in the collagen component of bone that indicate its health - a step which could lead to new methods of diagnosing osteoporosis.
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This entry was posted on Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 7:50 pm and is filed under News.