Peptide science has expanded rapidly in recent decades, revealing molecules with intriguing signaling roles that may influence diverse regenerative and organizational processes within an organism.

Our cells are constantly being pushed, stretched, and compressed without our awareness: a play of invisible forces that influences their behavior. A study published in the journal Lab on a ...

Growing from a single cell into a complex organism with specialized tissues and organs requires a complex and coordinated process. But the mechanical signals that guide tissue and organ ...

A new review links three forces shaping osteoarthritis: mechanical stress, integrin signaling, and integrin endocytosis. The ...

Cartilage injuries are a common clinical issue, often caused by trauma, severe infections, or degenerative joint diseases. The lack of direct blood supply to cartilage and limited access to nutrients ...

Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have discovered a specialized population of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix components, helping ...

A novel cell-free therapy restored hair growth, improved follicle structure, and showed no toxicity in preclinical models. Read more.

This neon tapestry of red and blue is a unique look at the space between cells in the body known as the extracellular matrix. This image was created using a new labeling technique that allows ...

RIT biomedical engineering researchers identify a protein that can reduce fibrosis and slow disease progression.