The genes of a Zebrafish are roughly 90 percent identical to yours. As your body ages, your bones become less dense and more prone to fractures, breaks, and osteoporosis. What if the key to treating osteoporosis and degeneration in other parts of your body rested with one tiny fish? Regeneration MedicineThe Zebrafish, whose name is derived from its zebra-like markings, is known as the “regeneration master” throughout nature. It has the remarkable ability to regenerate bones and internal organs, including the heart and liver… something that humans would love to be able to do. According to Dr. Michael Smith, there’s an entire field of study called regeneration medicine that aims to help the body restore its own organs and bones. Hypothetically, a damaged heart muscle, liver or kidney could be regenerated and replaced within the body without worrying about rejection.Researchers from the National University in Singapore note that humans have around 90 percent of the same genes as Zebrafish. Their goal is to identify which genes are used to activate the regeneration mechanism, and “turn on” those genes in humans. This could be an effective solution or treatment for osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become porous, brittle, and easily broken.The Impact of OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a significant disease, especially in post-menopausal women. Even though many women may place breast cancer or ovarian cancer at the top of their “most-feared” list, osteoporosis should also be thought of prominently. Fracturing a bone due to osteoporosis may increase the rate of mortality, especially if it’s a large bone, like your femur.What can you do if you already have osteoporosis? Currently there is only one FDA-approved drug that focuses on the bone-forming cells. Studies are also showing promising research behind a combination of vitamin D and a trace mineral known as strontium. Even though an osteoporosis drug using strontium is prescribed in European countries and Australia, it’s currently only available as a nutritional supplement in the United States. In the accompanying audio segment, Dr. Mike shares compelling research that could bring a new hope for osteoporosis sufferers.