Stanford Medicine's June 2026 study in Science found that blocking the aging protein 15-PGDH restored lost cartilage in mice ...

Extracellular vesicles from menstrual blood stem cells promoted cartilage production in human tissues, offering a potential ...

Researchers developed an experimental osteoarthritis injection that repaired damaged cartilage and regenerated joints in ...

Millions of people worldwide live with arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. For ...

Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections—some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain. Writing in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, a Duke ...

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a two-step surgical procedure to restore cartilage around a joint and treat cartilage defects. Cartilage is the connective tissue found throughout the body ...

Cartilage coats the outside surface of your bones to allow the bones to glide smoothly at the point where they meet (the joint). It also provides cushioning to absorb shock and avoid joint injuries ...

Your knee contains articular cartilage, which lines your bones and allows you to move without pain or friction. Knee cartilage damage occurs when your articular cartilage chips or wears away. In ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. Although it looks like a ...