In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers have now discovered that these skeletal cells do not just differ in their developmental ...

Sox9, a master regulator of cartilage formation, switches its target genes dynamically during embryonic limb development instead of following a fixed program, as reported by researchers from Science ...

Researchers in Sweden have engineered a cell-free cartilage scaffold that can guide the body to rebuild damaged bone. By removing the cells but preserving the structure and natural growth signals, the ...

Growth plates are areas of cartilage found at the ends of long bones. They play a role in the bone growth of children and teens. An injury to a growth plate can affect the development of a bone. While ...

Bone marrow is the spongy tissue located within the hollow center of bones, serving as the primary site for the continuous ...

Skeleton surrounded by corn, revealing human anatomy. Image by Tim Sandle Skeleton surrounded by corn, revealing human anatomy. Image by Tim Sandle Bone and skeletal injuries are a major cause of long ...