Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · United Kingdom
University of Manchester reports study on how tiny spinal structures handle daily strain
The University of Manchester says an international team of scientists has found how some of the spine's smallest structures help it withstand bending, lifting and everyday movement.
Why it matters: Researchers studying why spinal discs deteriorate have a new reported finding on how the spine's tiniest structures cope with mechanical strain.
The University of Manchester reported that an international team of scientists has found how some of the smallest structures in the human spine help it withstand the strain of bending, lifting and everyday movement.
According to the university, the discovery could offer new insight into why spinal discs deteriorate.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
Researchers working on spinal disc deterioration are the group most directly affected: the university says the team's account of how the spine's tiniest structures handle everyday strain could help explain why discs wear out.
