Good Science, Strong Bones, and the Case for Supporting Discovery

Download or read book Good Science, Strong Bones, and the Case for Supporting Discovery written by David M. Findlay and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book opens the door to the frequently obscure world of scientific discovery, not just to document discoveries, but also to explain how these discoveries come about. As an example, it tells, in an accessible way, the exciting story of the important discovery of a protein called RANKL, which led to the development of a drug therapy that is used worldwide to treat osteoporosis, cancer and other diseases. The story will be of interest to informed laypersons, students, and people with osteoporosis.