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 ...

When a bone break is too severe to heal on its own, surgeons often rely on grafts or rigid metal implants — but both come ...

Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

A bone-like composite developed at EPFL uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an ...

Stage 4 bone cancer, also known as metastatic bone cancer, is where cancer has spread from the bone to other parts of the body. Treatment is palliative, which aims to improve a person’s quality of ...