Tiny structures in your spine could hold clues to why our backs wear out

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1. 7d ago
   
   first University of Manchester News UK indie

   Tiny structures in your spine could hold clues to why our backs wear out

   Using new imaging technology, scientists have revealed how collagen fibres protect spinal discs from the stresses of everyday life, and why the same design could leave them vulnerable to damage. An international team of scientists has discovered how some of the tiniest structures in the human spine…

2. 7d ago
   
   Medical Xpress indie

   Tiny structures in our spines could hold clues to why our backs wear out

   An international team of scientists has discovered how some of the tiniest structures in the human spine help it cope with the strain of bending, lifting and everyday movement, potentially shedding new light on why spinal disks deteriorate.

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