"New Hormone Discovery Could Revolutionize Bone Health and Osteoporosis Treatment"
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Researchers at UCSF and UC Davis have discovered a new hormone, CCN3, that maintains bone strength in breastfeeding women and could potentially treat osteoporosis and aid in fracture healing. This finding underscores the importance of including female subjects in biomedical research to uncover gender-specific biological processes.
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