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This Week in Science: World's Second-Largest Diamond, Fishy Finger Origins, And More!


This week in science: The world's second-largest diamond is being evaluated; the genetic secrets of a 117-year-old woman are uncovered; the bizarre origin story of our fingers; and much more! New Breakthrough to Strengthen Bones Could Reverse Osteoporosis [caption id="attachment_174314" align="alignnone" width="642"] (Science Photo Library/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images)[/caption] Scientists have found that a molecule called AP503 can strengthen bones, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis.

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