First, let’s talk about the difference between bone and cartilage. They both are materials that can make up a skeleton, but they are quite different. Bone doesn’t bend. It is very strong, but it’s ...

Chondrocytes play a crucial role in skeletal development. Many bones, such as those in the arms and legs, are formed through ...

Researchers have successfully grown cartilage-bone grafts in the lab that can be used to repair damaged joints such as the jaw. Although reconstructive surgery is available to treat many joint ...

In the event of a bone fracture, fatty acids in our blood signal to stem cells that they have to develop into bone-forming cells. If there are no blood vessels nearby, the stem cells end up forming ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Protein factors along the skeletal stem cell lineage tree may facilitate regeneration of skeletal tissue. These ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cartilage repair with a hyaluronic acid-based scaffold and bone marrow aspirate concentrate may yield positive ...