Researchers have discovered a new type of tissue, a soft and flexible ‘fatty cartilage’ that could revolutionize the ...

Regenerative medicine is a field of science that aims to heal or replace damaged cells, tissues, and organs for patients who suffer injuries or degenerative disorders. It encompasses tissue ...

Knee osteoarthritis has a sex-specific phenotype with post-menopausal persons experiencing the highest incidence. Here the authors investigate the underlying mechanisms in a mouse model of ...

We first address the etiopathophysiology of OA and the mechanisms responsible for breakdown of the cartilage extracellular matrix. We then discuss the potential of MSCs for articular cartilage ...

Biodegradable materials, including polymers, degrade naturally, reducing pollution and offering eco-friendly solutions for packaging and medical applications.

Tendons are designed to take tensile load, but excessive load can cause overuse tendinopathy. Overuse tendinopathy results in extensive changes to the cells and extracellular matrix, resulting in ...

The biological control of gene expression requires the temporal and spatial integration of dynamic processes. These include nuclear import, intranuclear targeting and chromatin remodelling that ...

This thick fluid may help ease pain and swelling in your knee. The bones that make up your joints normally have a cap of cartilage on their ends. This cartilage helps make sure that your bones move ...