BIOTYPE RESEARCH: ost

Extracting Attributes

Osteoporosis is a decaying condition in the bones which is an ever-increasing problem as the population ages. The bones are in a constant state of renewal, which allows the body to maintain bone density and structure integrity.

Inside, the bones contain cells the osteoclasts which break down bone tissue, and osteoblasts which produces new bone tissue using minerals such as calcium and phosphate from blood.

As we age, osteoporosis develops when bone resorption spreads and grows at a faster rate thus decreasing bone density. Viewed under a microscope, the absence of bone matter is larger hence the condition meaning, “porous bone . This deterioration weakens the bone structure and therefore weakening the human body.

This experiment will explore the rapid degradation of the bone induced by aging/time, as well as the distinctive form of the decayed bone matrix which produces a porous and fragile structure. This will be done through replicating the behaviour and attributes of osteoporosis.