New treatments could tackle bone marrow transplant complications

Researchers have found possible treatments for two types of a common complication that can follow bone marrow transplants.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 19, 2024 ~4 min

Ancient bones rewrite modern human arrival in Northwestern Europe

Modern humans reached Northwestern Europe earlier than we thought, and in a much colder environment, researchers say.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Feb. 12, 2024 ~6 min


Epilepsy drug may slow osteoarthritis joint breakdown

A new drug target may offer a way to alleviate the joint breakdown in people with debilitating osteoarthritis.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Jan. 3, 2024 ~4 min

Does gut bacteria cause osteoporosis?

One of the most common forms of gut bacteria may be to blame for osteoporosis, according to new research.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Dec. 26, 2023 ~4 min

Blocking stem cell signal restores bone healing in aging mice

Blocking a signaling pathway called Notch in skeletal stem cells in mice restored bone-healing ability lost during aging.

Greg Williams-NYU • futurity
Sept. 28, 2023 ~7 min

Did sabertooth tigers roar or purr?

The shape of a few small bones may be the key to what sounds—a mighty roar or a throaty purr—a sabertooth tiger made.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~6 min

Targeted ‘affibodies’ could heal bone fractures one day

A new system for delivering a special protein to the site of an injury could one day help heal bone fractures.

U. Oregon • futurity
Aug. 14, 2023 ~6 min

Why declawing is really bad for tigers

"...declawing a cat is not like trimming our fingernails; rather, it is removing part or all of the last bone of each digit."

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Aug. 1, 2023 ~5 min


Team pinpoints genes that shape our skeletons

New findings pinpoint the genes that shape our skeletons, from the width of our shoulders to the length of our legs.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
July 21, 2023 ~6 min

Morphine may increase bone loss and pain for cancer patients

New research indicates morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain.

Stacy Pigott-Arizona • futurity
July 11, 2023 ~5 min

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