Science View S2013E16 - All About Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis? It's the condition that makes our bones brittle and breakable, and can even make people bedridden. It affects as many as 75 million people in the industrialized world, but its mechanism has been a mystery. Using cutting-edge bioimaging, a Japanese researcher has captured the world's first footage of cells breaking down bone, and it just might lead to development of an optimal treatment. Marvel at our cells at work, and learn some preventative measures, too!