Jeffry Nyman
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Bone matrix changes during aging
Changes to the bone matrix that occur during aging may point to novel targets for treating osteoporosis. Read MoreJan 10, 2020
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Unal receives Orthopedic Research Society award
Mustafa Unal, Ph.D., a postdoctoral research fellow at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been selected by the Orthopedic Research Society to receive its 2017 Alice L. Jee Young Investigator Award for work that potentially will improve the clinical assessment of bone strength and quality. Read MoreJun 15, 2017
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Diabetes study seeks to identify biomarkers for fracture risk
Medical studies have established that people with type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to fractures, but the biological process that weakens their bones is not understood. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Factor impacts bone toughness
The factor ATF4 has a role in the toughness of bone and its resistance to fracture, suggesting new therapeutic targets. Read MoreJun 16, 2014
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A better picture of bone strength
A component of some MRI scans reveals that "soft" components, like collagen and collagen-bound water, are important players in bone strength. Read MoreMar 2, 2011