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New fossil remains- missing link in auditory evolution
A recent study published in journal Science shows the missing link in the auditory evolution in mammals. Hearing among mammals is aided by 3 small bones in the ear called the hammer, anvil and the stirrup bones. These delicate bones were absent in the earlier reptilian ancestors. Scientists have now found the missing link in ..
Topics: Anatomy • Auditory system • Bone • Dinosaur • Ear • Evolution of mammalian auditory ossicles • Hearing • Mammal • Perception • Sensory systems • Synapsid
2019 edition of World Osteoporosis Day (WOD)
The International Osteoporosis Foundation observes the World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) every year on October 20th to raise global awareness on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. The 2019 theme is ‘Love your bones and Protect your future’.
Topics: Aging-associated diseases • Anatomy • Bone • Endocrine diseases • International Osteoporosis Foundation • Metabolic bone disease • Musculoskeletal system • Organ systems • Osteopathies • Osteoporosis • Skeletal disorders • World Osteoporosis Day