It's no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The trillions of cells that make up our skeleton age too, and some change in ways that weaken the very structure of our bones.

While research has uncovered many details about how blood cells function within bone marrow, the work of other cells existing in that space remained a relative mystery. Now, researchers from the ...

Animal bodies are hierarchically organised from molecules and cells through tissues, organs and whole systems. Cellular architecture—membranes, cytoskeletons and extracellular matrices—provides ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...

For patients suffering from traumatic injuries that leave behind "volumetric" gaps—where significant bone and blood vessels ...

Engineers designing lighter aircraft frames, stronger medical implants, and more efficient vehicle structures keep returning ...

Glucocorticoid use in myasthenia gravis patients increases fracture risk by reducing bone density and weakening bone structure. Combining FRAX and MG-ADL scales enhances the identification of ...

New materials designed by artificial intelligence promise to provide stronger hip replacements and improve how fractures heal. A few years ago, Amir Zadpoor was searching for a peculiar new material.