A new study generated one of the most comprehensive spatially resolved transcriptomic maps of cellular communication between ...

In microgravity, without the continuous load of Earth's gravity, the tissues that make up bones reshape themselves. Bone cells readjust their behaviors—the cells that build new bone slow down, while ...

Muscle and bone constitute a multifunctional unit whose integrity is maintained through both mechanical forces and biochemical signalling. Mechanical loading generated by muscle contraction imposes ...

When most people think about exercise, they think about weight loss, fitness or building muscle. But one of the most ...

Building stronger bones doesn't always require a gym. Experts say a few simple weight-bearing exercises at home can support ...

Magnesium and phosphorus might not make headlines like calcium or iron, but these unsung heroes perform countless vital functions throughout your body every day. These minerals work tirelessly behind ...

Bones are the structural framework for your body that keep you moving. They also act as armor for the body's organs, and when ...

Do you have brittle bones, get small cuts that won't stop bleeding, and bruise easily? You might be vitamin K deficient.

Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.