Skip to content
Calcium’s Thermostat episode artwork

Feb 5, 2026 1 hr 1 min

Calcium’s Thermostat

from 'Bone Up'

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The lads sit down with Prof Raj Thakker to unpack the body’s calcium thermostat and why it matters for bone strength. Raj explains how faults in calcium-sensing pathways can cause hormone and mineral imbalance, increasing bone loss and fracture risk. We also discuss how genetic diagnosis can help families through earlier testing and prevention. A practical conversation connecting molecular biology to better osteoporosis care. Prof Raj Thakker is Professor of Medicine at the William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford. He is also a Fellow of Somerville College, Oxford, and Editor-in-Chief of JBMR.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Calcium’s Thermostat

0:00 1:01:17

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of 'Bone Up'?

This episode is 1 hour and 1 minute long.

When was this 'Bone Up' episode published?

This episode was published on February 5, 2026.

Can I download this 'Bone Up' episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.