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Human bones can recover from small fractures, but if the fractures are too large or the regrowth process is unbalanced, as is the case with osteoporosis, treatment is required. To develop treatments, ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

(Nanowerk News) Imagine using stem cells from your bone marrow to grow a piece of bone tissue in the lab, after which medical doctors explore which drugs have the desired effect on your bones. In this ...

Scientists from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia have managed to regrow bone by firing high-frequency sound waves at stem cells, a potential breakthrough in regenerative ...

Scientists estimate that hundreds of genetic variants contribute small effects to overall height. These variants influence bone growth, cartilage development, and hormonal regulation. Genetics sets a ...

A new tool tracks hard tissue growth like teeth and bones in many species. Your body contains the stuff of rocks: the calcium-based minerals in bones and teeth. In a process called biomineralization, ...