Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a specialized protein, also called a neurotrophin, that is critical for the development and ...

Cell- and animal-based models of bone formation reveal novel mechanisms involved in the cartilage-to-bone phenotype ...

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a degenerative spinal disorder characterized by heterotopic ossification of ligamentous tissue. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial and ...

Bone density might not be the first thing you think about when you hit the gym, but it’s one of the most important markers of long-term health. It plays a major role in how strong your bones are and ...

Francisco Lindor is one of the all-stars who have fallen victim to the hamate bone injury Calvin Hernandez / Getty Images Before MLB spring training even began this month, hamate bone injuries claimed ...

Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...

The first comprehensive single-cell atlas of bone-innervating sensory neurons has identified their dual role in reporting and repairing bone damage, providing a potential target for drugs that might ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something ...

An international collaboration study reveals how evolution and locomotion patterns, such as bipedalism, shaped bone structures through proteins present in the bone matrix. The findings of the study, ...

A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while moderate coffee drinking caused no harm. Heavy coffee intake—over five cups a day—was linked to lower bone ...

Normal, regulated growth of skeletal bones is a crucial part of the growth of mammals. This is a complex process involving the growth of cartilaginous cells or chondrocytes, their transformation into ...