Musculoskeletal system

How the “Sixth Sense” Shapes the Skeleton

How the “Sixth Sense” Shapes the Skeleton

03.09.2020

Systems Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development

The findings point to a surprising origin for scoliosis and hip dysplasia

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Thinking outside the Skeleton

02.11.2017

Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Genetics

Scoliosis may be linked to problems with our "sixth sense"

$Natural healing process of fractured bones. (A) Healing begins with a collection of blood and inflammation at the fracture site. (B) Soft callus (purple) is formed, which develops into the bidirectional growth plate at the concave side of the fracture site. (C) The growth plate drives bone growth in opposite directions. The result is a jack-like mechanical effect that moves the fragments toward straightening (red arrows). (D) New bone tissue is formed (orange). (E) The shape of the bone is fine-tuned by rem$

Bone: Heal Thyself

04.11.2014

Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

Movement might actually help heal fractures in young bones

How Tendons Shape Developing Bones

How Tendons Shape Developing Bones

14.01.2010

Evolution and Development

Bones, muscles and tendons work together to provide the perfect balance between stability and movement in the...

Mouse embryo skeleton showing sites of initial bone formation (stained red) and cartilage (green and blue), which will later be replaced by bone

Outside Influences

01.10.2009

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics

Do developing organs give each other directions?

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