Archaeology: Oldest-known case of ‘stone bone disease’ discovered in Iron Age remains from Albania
Osteopetrosis is a bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage. Researchers have described several major types of osteopetrosis, which are usually distinguished by their pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked. The different types of the disorder can also be distinguished by the severity of their signs and symptoms. … Read more