Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by stopping them from maturing during the journey to sites of bone formation, a new study has found.
In the complex, interconnected machinery of the human body, obesity is like a metabolic domino that can lead to a cascade of health problems. It is associated with an increased burden of ...
SMA children who can't walk have weaker upper leg bones than kids with cerebral palsy who are nonambulatory, a comparative ...
A pair of proteins could contribute to the development of healthy, strong bones by directing early cell movement and blood vessel generation. A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, has been identified as ...
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Extra bones are more common than you think, here's how often it happens
Human skeletons are often described in neat textbook numbers, but real bodies are far messier and more interesting. Extra ...
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 ...
Child experts warn that excessive winter clothing can hinder children's physical development and bone density by restricting movement. Overdressing also reduces sunlight exposure, impacting vital ...
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