Cell- and animal-based models of bone formation reveal novel mechanisms involved in the cartilage-to-bone phenotype ...

Musculoskeletal disorders are a primary cause of disability worldwide, especially in aging societies like Japan. As ...

Obesity is widely known for increasing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but its damaging effects on the ...

We have identified a macrophage population "Mrep" that plays an essential role in muscle repair. However, in Fibrodysplasia ...

The GPR133 receptor is expressed by osteoblasts, the cells that make bone. The study suggests that this receptor helps those cells sense two kinds of input: mechanical strain and signals relayed by ...

Exposure to so-called permanent chemicals at an early age can negatively affect bone formation in children and adolescents, ...

It's even more effective than traditional strength training.

The term “rare blood disorders” describes less common conditions that affect blood cells’ ability to function correctly. Myeloproliferative disorders and lymphoproliferative disorders are two types of ...

Silent bone loss in women refers to osteoporosis, a condition where bones weaken silently without noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs.

Researchers show that pharmacological activation of hypoxia signaling improves metabolism, limits fat accumulation, and ...