Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., have identified bioactive peptide sequences in the PEPITEM molecule, and demonstrated the biological activity of the full PEPITEM molecule in ...

HO or abnormal bone formation in soft tissues can restrict movement and cause long-term discomfort after surgery or injury. In a new study, researchers have identified two key proteins that help ...

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 ...

Scientists have developed a nanomaterial that leverages the body’s own healing process to stimulate new bone growth. So far ...

Bone metabolism is orchestrated by a network of growth factors that govern the balance between bone formation and resorption. Central among these are growth hormone (GH), which acts both directly on ...

A "living tissue" that supports the body and is constantly being remodeledWhen we think of bones, we imagine them as hard, immobile "pillars of the body."However, from the perspective of histology, ...

A review study conducted by Brazilian researchers found growing evidence that microplastics can reach and build up in human bone tissue, potentially disrupting bone metabolism. Lab and animal studies ...

In mammals, only 3% of the genome consists of coding genes which, when transcribed into proteins, ensure the biological functions of the organism and the in-utero development of future individuals.

A major challenge in stem cell medicine is surprisingly simple: getting repair cells to the right place. Scientists may have ...

In a new study published in Scientific Reports, an international and multidisciplinary research team including Binghamton University researchers identified a set of blood proteins that may explain why ...

Researchers reviewed more than 60 studies and found evidence that plastic particles can reach bone tissue, disrupt cell function, and may interfere with skeletal growth. A review study conducted by ...