Listen: Bones reveal surprising differences among Vikings

An investigation into Viking skeletons reveals a hidden story of violence, power, and surprising differences between neighboring Vikings.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology • futurity
April 30, 2025 ~8 min

New approach makes bone grafts better

"...we believe what we have created can transform bone grafts for the millions of people who require them."

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 3, 2024 ~5 min


New model could shed light on brittle bone disease

A new model model will improve research into brittle bone disease and help develop treatments without having to resort to animal experiments.

ETH Zurich • futurity
June 20, 2024 ~9 min

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

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