Bones are increasingly recognized as endocrine organs, secreting hormones that regulate various metabolic processes.

Learn more about the human tailbone and how, even though we may not have a strict need for it anymore, it still helps us with ...

Chondrocytes play a crucial role in skeletal development. Many bones, such as those in the arms and legs, are formed through ...

Despite their hard, rigid structure, teeth are not classified as bones. They are distinct entities primarily composed of ...

New fossils reveal the hand bones of Paranthropus boisei, proving this early human ancestor could make and use tools.

The From Labs to Lives Blog provides clear, accessible explainers on everyday topics for which UC Davis has expertise. Each post is reviewed by faculty or subject-matter experts, ensuring readers get ...

Pioneering groups of humans braved icy conditions to settle in northern Europe more than 45,000 years ago, a "huge surprise" that means they could have lived there alongside Neanderthals, scientists ...

Researchers reviewed more than 60 studies and found evidence that plastic particles can reach bone tissue, disrupt cell ...