MicroRNA-27a has been shown to stimulate both the wingless-type integration site family, or Wnt signaling, and the bone morphogenetic protein pathways to actively promote bone regeneration, according ...

Scientists are reporting the first direct evidence that a subtle change in the physical properties of a tissue can affect its function. The finding has immediate implications for understanding several ...

Scientists at the National University of Science and Technology Center for Composite Materials (NUST MISIS) in Russia are developing a new bioactive polymer-ceramic composite derived from common ...

The field of bone tissue engineering (BTE) was a promising avenue for addressing bone injuries and defects by constructing artificial scaffolds with bionic functionalities. Due to its unique 3D ...

No bones about it — tiny shreds of plastic can cause big problems for health. These minute shards that slough off larger plastic have been shown to harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, ...

Patient-derived xenografts offer a platform for basic cancer research and preclinical therapeutic evaluations. Fresh tissue plays a vital role in primary cell functional assays, cell line development, ...

(Nanowerk News) Scientists in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University are leading research in developing new biomaterials to advance the field of 3D bioprinting functional ...

The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue. Microplastics ...