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Ultra-sturdy bones, with a surprising origin, suggest new osteoporosis approach

Bones like the femur (thigh bone) normally become weak and porous in aging mice (71 weeks, left), but an experimental change in brain signaling led to much denser and stronger bones at the same age (right). Credit: Candice Herber /

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