Cartilage, a connective tissue found throughout the body, is critical to the function of our joints. Tough yet flexible, it supports load and enables frictionless ...

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) bioengineers have fabricated cartilage tissue which for the first time mimics the multi-layered structure and cellular functions of natural articular ...

Can nondestructive MRI provide a measurement of cartilage function? The delayed Gadolinium Enhanced MRI of Cartilage (dGEMRIC) index is highly correlated to mechanical stiffness, and, although not as ...

Cartilage is largely composed of a single type of cells, called chondrocytes and various types of extracellular matrix proteins including highly sulfated macromolecule proteoglycans, small ...

Researchers at the University of Southampton and the Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells, and Regeneration have developed a new method to generate human cartilage tissue from stem cells. The ...

This new study sets the stage for improved treatments for bone diseases and injuries, and demonstrates a valuable new research tool. Cartilage is a fascinating substance. It coats the ends of our ...

An injection that blocks the activity of a protein involved in aging reverses naturally occurring cartilage loss in the knee ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Modifiable mechanical factors of the knee may be associated with patellofemoral cartilage changes and reduced ...

Allograft or autograft osteoarticular transplants are useful tools for treating full-thickness articular cartilage lesions of the knee, according to a prospective analysis of 43 patients. “The current ...

Cartilage resurfacing implant restores hip function in arthritic dogs By Loz Blain September 15, 2021 A group of dogs with moderate osteoartritis, treated with a new dissolving stem cell implant, have ...

As temperatures drop, many people naturally start drinking more tea and coffee to stay warm. But this winter habit may have ...