The research focused on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs). In their initial form, they can go in two directions: ...

Think protein is only for building muscle? Science reveals that nearly half of your bone volume is made of protein, making it the secret weapon for preventing fractures and osteoporosis.

After serious injuries, burns, fractures, or major surgeries, the body normally repairs damaged tissues and restores movement. However, in some patients, the healing process takes an unexpected and ...

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 ...

New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males. A McGill ...

And they’re not just calcium and vitamin D.

Heterotopic ossification happens when bone grows outside of its normal location and into the surrounding soft tissues of your body. When this happens, the pieces of bone that develop are called ...

Every step you take depends on a structure most people rarely think about. The pelvis sits at the center of the body and ...

Growth plate fractures are injuries to the soft connective tissue in the ends of long bones of children and teens. This soft tissue makes it possible for bones to grow as children age. It’s also ...

Modern research shows height is shaped by both nature and nurture. Genes establish a framework, while the environment determines expression. Neither factor works in isolation. Accepting this ...