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Taking A New Look At Some Old Bones

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Unearthing Ancient Osteocytes: A Journey Through Evolution and Discovery

This chapter explores the groundbreaking discovery of ancient osteocytes in jawless fish, revealing their similarities to human bone cells in communication and metabolism. It highlights the significance of this finding for understanding bone evolution and acknowledges the role of serendipity in scientific breakthroughs, alongside a touching farewell to a team member.

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