Researchers in China have demonstrated a new way to turn adult human adipose tissue into functional organoids, without isolating stem cells or genetically reprogramming them. The approach could ...

MicroRNA-27a has been shown to stimulate both the wingless-type integration site family, or Wnt signaling, and the bone morphogenetic protein pathways to actively promote bone regeneration, according ...

Scientists uncovered how the protein Piezo1 translates physical activity into stronger bones, offering a path to ...

Around 500 million years ago, early vertebrates in the seas became fish, adopting an inner skeleton and a flexible spine based on a nanocmposite of fibers and mineral, known as bone material. This ...

Researchers have developed a magnetic nanomaterial that can kill bone cancer cells and support bone regeneration at the same ...

Vitamin K2 is a versatile nutrient recognized for its bone and cardiovascular health benefits. It ensures calcium reaches the ...

Eggshells, which are primarily composed of a form of calcium called calcium carbonate, are used in a wide range of applications – from a supplement in chicken feed to natural pest control for the ...

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The utilization of biodegradable biomaterials as a therapeutic modality for musculoskeletal tissue regeneration has emerged as a promising avenue for ...