In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the University of Basel have now discovered that these skeletal cells do not just ...

A treatment that blocks an age-related protein restored cartilage in aging and injured joints by reprogramming existing cells ...

The treatment also prevented the development of arthritis after knee injuries such as ACL tears often experienced by athletes ...

A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease ...

A new modeling technique can better predict how bones, cartilage, and cellular tissues will be affected by rheumatoid arthritis in small joints. A computer model could help researchers to better ...

Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that causes joint tissue to break down over time. While aging and joint wear are major contributors to osteoarthritis, its development involves more than just natural ...

Joint overuse, or mechanical overload, occurs when excessive or repetitive stress damages the structures within a joint. The following can contribute to mechanical overload: Everyday activities like ...