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Scientists identify a candidate gene for osteoporosis
03-28-2007 · EurekAlert!Researchers report the identification of a gene that may play a role in susceptibility to osteoporosis -- the crippling disease that leads to bone fractures, especially of the hip and spine. The study, conducted by scientists at the Musculoskeletal Diseases Center of the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veteran's Affairs Medical Center at Loma Linda, shows convincing evidence that a gene called DARC negatively regulates bone density in mice.
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