There’s a ‘new normal’ for children’s skeletons

The bones of today's kids differ from those of the 1930's, research finds.

Jennifer Horton-Missouri • futurity
Dec. 19, 2018 ~3 min

Abnormal RNA linked to myeloma progression

A new discovery that links RNA defects with multiple myeloma may lead to the development of therapies that curb drug resistance and raise survival rates.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Nov. 27, 2018 ~4 min


‘Resting zone’ skeletal stem cells are actually hard at work

Researchers hunting for valuable skeletal stem cells have found them in special tissue called the "resting zone," but don't assume they're slacking off.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 6, 2018 ~3 min

60,000-year-old skeleton hints that Neanderthals stood straight

A new 3D model of the ribcage of the most complete Neanderthal skeleton ever unearthed debunks the idea of a barrel-chested, hunched-over "caveman."

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
Oct. 31, 2018 ~8 min

/

11