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.

Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.

Bone cells called osteocytes help maintain skeletal strength, but how newly formed osteocytes survive remains unclear.

Researchers found that FGFR1 signaling helps organize bone-building material and cellular connections needed for newly ...

Whether you are a competitive athlete or an older adult, strong bones are essential—not only for movement, but also for overall health. Now, a new study has shed new light on how our bones are ...

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Bones don’t just grow longer. They build their own plumbing as they go. A new study out of China has tracked down the specific cells responsible for this hidden coordination act, and the answer ...

Eculin and esculetin, coumarins from the traditional medicine Qinpi, simultaneously stimulate bone-forming osteoblasts and suppress bone-resorbing osteoclasts in mice, offering a preclinical ...

Typically, bone marrow research relies heavily on animal models and oversimplified cell cultures in the laboratory. Now, researchers from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel and ...

For strengthening muscles, strength training.For improving cardiovascular function, running.So, what should we do to ...