News articles tagged with 'bone'
Study finds leptin restores fertility, may improve bone health in lean women
— 6 Apr 2011 18:22 | HealthWomen with extremely low body fat, including runners and dancers, as well as women with eating disorders, are prone to develop hypothalamic amenorrhea, a condition in which their menstrual…
Bone marrow cells that transform into skin cells could revolutionise approach to wound treatment
— 6 Apr 2011 16:49 | HealthResearchers at King's College London and Osaka University in Japan have identified specific bone marrow cells that can transform into skin cells to repair damaged skin tissue, according…
Long lost cousin of T. rex identified by scientists
— 1 Apr 2011 14:39 | Geology and palaeontologyScientists have identified a new species of gigantic theropod dinosaur, a close relative of T. rex, from fossil skull and jaw bones discovered in China…
Greater versatility of adult stem cells thanks to 3-D lab experiments
— 31 Mar 2011 15:36 | HealthA type of adult stem cell is now proving itself more versatile for research and therapies thanks to revolutionary 3D experiments. These cells have already shown great promise for repairing…
Diet-exercise combo best for obese seniors
— 31 Mar 2011 15:09 | HealthFor obese seniors, dieting and exercise together are more effective at improving physical performance and reducing frailty than either alone…
GPS study shows wolves more reliant on a cattle diet
— 29 Mar 2011 15:08 | BiologyCattle ranchers in southwestern Alberta have suspected it for a long time and now, GPS tracking equipment confirms it: wolf packs in the area are making cow meat a substantial part…
Rice University lab creates self-strengthening nanocomposite
— 28 Mar 2011 16:12 | TechnologyResearchers at Rice University have created a synthetic material that gets stronger from repeated stress much like the body strengthens bones and muscles after repeated workouts…
Osteoblasts are bone idle without Frizzled-9
— 14 Mar 2011 20:00 | HealthNew research shows that the Wnt receptor Frizzled-9 (Fzd9) promotes bone formation, providing a potential new target for the treatment of osteoporosis. The study appears online on March…
UTHealth study: Stem cells may provide treatment for brain injuries
— 11 Mar 2011 15:19 | HealthStem cells derived from a patient's own bone marrow were safely used in paediatric patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to results of a Phase I clinical trial at The…
CWRU researcher sends message to postmenopausal women: 'Increase yearly dental checkups'
— 11 Mar 2011 15:16 | HealthPostmenopausal women have a new health message to hear. Two annual dental checkups aren't enough. Older women need more, according to research findings from the Case Western Reserve…