A treatment that blocks an age-related protein restored cartilage in aging and injured joints by reprogramming existing cells ...

All bones start off as cartilage. Cartilage generates an abundant and specialized matrix surrounding its cells (extracellular matrix) that promotes the growth of skeletal structures and is pivotal in ...

The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of ...

Cartilage injuries are a common clinical issue, often caused by trauma, severe infections, or degenerative joint diseases. The lack of direct blood supply to cartilage and limited access to nutrients ...

Recently, a research team from Chongqing Medical University, led by Prof. Wei Huang, Dr. Wei Bao, and Dr. Yiting Lei, has successfully developed a novel engineered extracellular matrix (eECM) to ...

Humans' outer ears may have evolved from the gills of prehistoric fish, a new study finds. Gene-editing experiments indicate ...

Researchers in Singapore have investigated the use of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) exosomes to improve cartilage regeneration. They observed an increase in cartilage cell proliferation and infiltration ...

Effective treatment and repair of damaged cartilage still present a significant challenge for today’s medicine. Researchers at Duke University in the USA have recently created a novel hydrogel-based ...

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A working group develops strategies for regeneration of articular cartilage and has found that natural cartilage matrix is suitable as a biomaterial for improved cartilage regeneration. Just a few ...