Scientists uncovered how the protein Piezo1 translates physical activity into stronger bones, offering a path to ...

Knowing when to book an appointment with a pediatric orthopedist instead of a pediatrician can help a child get faster ...

We are interested in identifying the cellular and molecular mechanisms that direct how the roof of the skull bones expand to cover the brain. We are addressing this question in collaboration with Dr.

Researchers have developed a magnetic nanomaterial that can kill bone cancer cells and support bone regeneration at the same ...

A newly discovered receptor switch that boosts bone growth could transform how we treat osteoporosis, by stimulating the body’s own bone-building machinery using a targeted drug and even mechanical ...

Strong bones need more than workouts; they need less sitting. A sweeping review shows that across all ages, even light daily activity protects bone health, while too much sedentary time quietly raises ...

This is a rare peek at how cartilage transforms into bone. In this image, you can see cartilage (in purple and white), blood vessels and cells (in yellow), and other specialized cells that create ...

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 ...

Fact: Babies are way smaller than adults. So it stands to reason, then, that they probably have fewer bones. Incorrect! Humans are born with far more bones than they'll end up having in adulthood. Why ...