Stanford scientists discover how blocking 15-PGDH protein regenerates knee cartilage in mice and human tissue, offering hope ...

A recent article in Engineering describes the development of a protein-based nanocomposite hydrogel designed to deliver two therapeutic agents—dexamethasone (Dex) and kartogenin (KGN)—to support ...

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have uncovered a breakthrough that could reshape how doctors treat joint damage caused by aging and injury.

A new therapy that first made headlines in 2021 is now showing potential to heal human cartilage. Developed by scientists at Northwestern University, the technique was initially created to repair ...

Stanford researchers discovered a drug that can regenerate knee cartilage without surgery. This breakthrough could delay ...

Two innovative new developments out of the same laboratory have demonstrated that degraded cartilage can be repaired and regrown, first by using "dancing molecules" to target the proteins needed for ...

Normal, regulated growth of skeletal bones is a crucial part of the growth of mammals. This is a complex process involving the growth of cartilaginous cells or chondrocytes, their transformation into ...

Recent findings in bone regeneration research, highlights the significant impact of biological sex and donor variability on healing processes, offering promising new approaches to personalized ...

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which commonly impacts the knees, hands, hips, neck and lower back. This is the first of two stories describing recent progress in understanding the ...