Synopsis
A new medical breakthrough aimed at rebuilding bone and possibly blocking bone loss is being investigated on the International Space Station. Spaceflight causes major changes to the musculoskeletal system, including muscle weakness, bone weakness and bone density loss. Chia Soo, a researcher at UCLA, explains recent success testing a new drug on Earth to grow bone, and discusses what she and her colleagues hope to learn through research in microgravity. The therapies developed have the potential of benefitting millions of patients worldwide suffering with osteoporosis, extended bed rest and other symptoms.
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- Running time
- 1 minutes
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- NASA