I saw a video on this and it sure would help a lot of people with osteoporosis. Not just those in space. Hope it continues to go somewhere. I know a little about this because of my family and current osteoporosis drugs only work to slow bone breakdown - not form new bone. People in space lose bone density at a faster rate I believe.
Jessmom94 t1_j7vgz95 wrote
Reply to UCLA scientists, Dr. Eric Kang Ting and Dr. Chia Soo, in collaboration with NASA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space are performing experiments in space to test an experimental drug that could one day result in a treatment for osteoporosis. More in the comments. by tarkool
I saw a video on this and it sure would help a lot of people with osteoporosis. Not just those in space. Hope it continues to go somewhere. I know a little about this because of my family and current osteoporosis drugs only work to slow bone breakdown - not form new bone. People in space lose bone density at a faster rate I believe.