Bone tissue is a complex structure, consisting of mineralized collagen fibers and a variety of non-collagenous proteins, including proteoglycans such as biglycan and decorin. These proteoglycans ...

Obesity alters bone health not only through increased body weight but also by reshaping the bone marrow environment.

A recent study has uncovered the essential roles of two proteoglycans, biglycan and decorin, in maintaining bone mass, water retention, and bulk/in situ mechanical competence. Through the use of ...

Bone health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, particularly for women. Bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, and allow for mobility. However, as women age, the risk of ...

What keeps bones able to remodel themselves and stay healthy? A team has discovered clues to the key function of non-collagen protein compounds and how they help bone cells react to external load. The ...

Bone health often declines silently, increasing risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Learn how weight-bearing exercise and nutrition boost ...

Smoking's harmful effects go far beyond the lungs and extend beyond a person's lifetime. Recent research from the University of Leicester reveals that tobacco use leaves detectable traces in human ...

A new scientific discovery is changing how we think about the connection between different parts of the body. Researchers ...

Around 500 million years ago, early vertebrates in the seas became fish, adopting an inner skeleton and a flexible spine based on a nanocmposite of fibers and mineral, known as bone material. This ...

Bone health often declines silently, increasing risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Learn how weight-bearing exercise and nutrition boost bone density.