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Uncovering a Rare Bone Disorder: Iranian Researchers Find New Genetic Clue

December 21, 2025

In Iran, scientists recently discovered a new genetic change in people with a rare bone condition. This condition, called osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), makes bones very weak and easy to break. Usually, this happens because of problems in two specific genes, COL1A1 and COL1A2. However, in some cases,

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Unraveling Bone Fragility: A Look at Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Romanian Patients

April 29, 2025

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic condition that affects the body's connective tissues, making bones unusually fragile. This condition is usually identified through clinical observations, but genetic testing can provide additional insights. In Romania, a group of nine patients with typ

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Fish Tanks Reveal Clues about Brittle Bones

January 16, 2025

Brittle bone disorders, or FBDs, can cause people to break bones easily. Scientists are trying to figure out which genes are responsible for these conditions. One way they are doing this is by studying zebrafish. These tiny fish share many bone-building genes with humans. Researchers used a tool cal

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Growing Up with Brittle Bones: How Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patients Transition to Adult Care

November 13, 2024

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), often called "brittle bone disease, " is a rare genetic condition that makes bones very fragile. It's caused by a problem with a type of collagen, which affects different tissues in the body. Because OI impacts many body systems, people with it need care from many docto