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Protein Responsible for Bone Loss Identified

Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry have provided insight into how the mechanical...

Commensal Microbiota Enhance Bone Activity

The presence of commensal microbiota—benign microorganisms that reside in the body—enhances the activity of...

Grant to Fund Study of Age-Related Bone Loss

The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health has awarded the...

$2.2 Million Grant to Explore Diabetes and Periodontitis

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded the New York University...

Protein Determines Bone Loss Responses to Hormone

Patients with hyperparathyroidism (HPT) have an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in...

Osteocytes Play Key Role in Orthodontic Tooth Movement

During orthodontic tooth movement, osteoclastic bone resorption is essential for alveolar bone remodeling. The...

Protein Blocks Bone Loss in Gum Disease

Bone loss is one of the most significant consequences of periodontitis. Yet researchers at...