In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the ...

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an ultra-rare genetic disorder that turns soft tissue to bone. A recently completed multi-year study will finally provide doctors the information ...

Explore 10 facts about fractures, from how bones naturally heal to breakthrough treatments. Learn essential recovery ...

A transformative study has uncovered the pivotal role of the protein Naked cuticle homolog 2 (NKD2) in regulating the differentiation of bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts.

A transformative study has uncovered the pivotal role of the protein Naked cuticle homolog 2 (NKD2) in regulating the differentiation of bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts.

“When the skeletal system is loaded or stressed, this stimulates bone forming cells. Conversely, when mechanical loads are decreased, more bone resorption occurs.” Dr. Joseph Lipana, P.T., D.P ...

The bone tools were created the same way tools were made from stone.

and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion new red blood cells each day to keep the oxygen flowing. For many years, scientists assumed that blood production took place in the bone ...