Washington, November 1 : A team of American scientists claims to have uncovered an important step in hormone-triggered bone growth, paving the way for new osteoporosis drugs and better bone-building therapies.

The research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) showed that parathyroid hormone (PTH) given intermittently enhances the body''s own bone-building action through a specific "co-receptor" on the surface of bone cells.

While scientists have known for long that PTH stimulates bone formation, the exact mechanism underlying this effect has been unknown to date.

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London, Nov 1: Ace Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to win over the Manchester United fans, just like he did after the 2006 World Cup.

The United winger has faced the wrath of supporters after making no secret of his desire to join Real Madrid in the summer.

Ronaldo returned a villain from Germany two years ago for his part in Wayne Rooney’s red card — and the infamous wink to the bench in Portugal’s win over England.

Tokyo  - Japanese electronics concern Fujitsu is to take over full control of the Fujitsu Siemens Computers joint venture, according to Japanese media reports on Saturday.

Fujitsu and Munich-based Siemens AG had owned 50 per cent each of the computing firm, which was established in 1999.

Fujitsu is to make Siemens' share of the firm its own subsidiary, according to well-informed sources speaking to the Japanese business paper Nikkei.

London, Nov 1: Ronaldinho has backed LA Galaxy star David Beckham’s loan switch to AC Milan.

England ace Beckham will join the Italian giants from LA Galaxy in January to keep up his fitness levels during the MLS off-season.

And Brazil star Ronaldinho, who signed for AC Milan in the summer, cannot wait to play alongside Beckham.

“He’s a great champion. I hope he’s happy with us. We’ll take turns taking free kicks. I’ve met him in the past and I have always been struck by his class,” The Sun quoted Ronaldinho, as saying.

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claims Beckham’s arrival is a dream come true.

Washington, Nov 1: American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen has definitely made his fans happy this Halloween with a free download of his new song.

Springsteen, who had disappointed thousands of New Jersey residents by discontinuing the massive Halloween display on his front lawn in New Jersey, made amends by giving the song to his fans.

The singer recorded the new song, A Night With the Jersey Devil, and posted a free download on his official site.