The different lamellae that make up the bone samples studied and their nanostructural orientation. (Courtesy: C Charnay) A new X-ray technique has revealed hitherto unknown structures in human bone.

A team from Cornell University has discovered that seemingly unimportant parts of the micro-structure of bone are actually critical to their ability to withstand long-term wear and tear (PNAS ...

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