X-rays cause damage to living tissue, there are clear medical reasons to limit your exposure to radiation. Researchers use increasingly powerful X-ray sources in basic research on the properties and characteristics of mineralised tissue samples such as bone.
What keeps bones able to remodel themselves and stay healthy? A team from Charité Berlin has discovered clues to the key function of non-collagen protein compounds and how they help bone cells react to external load.
What enables bones to self-regulate and maintain health? Researchers from Charite Berlin have uncovered information about the essential role of non-collagen protein molecules and how they support the response of bone cells to external loads