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 ...

Cell- and animal-based models of bone formation reveal novel mechanisms involved in the cartilage-to-bone phenotype transitions CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, March 20 ...

A newly discovered pair of stem cell lineages drives the formation of both tooth roots and the bone that anchors them. Understanding how these cells switch roles could pave the way for regenerating ...

For decades, public health messaging and dietary advice have closely linked bone health with calcium intake. Milk, supplements and calcium-rich foods have long been promoted as the foundation of ...

A team of researchers from King’s College London is turning wool into sustainable material for bone repair. The researchers ...