Estrogen plays an important role in keeping bones healthy. Now, researchers investigated how membrane-initiated estrogen receptor alpha (mERα) signaling in specific cell types of female mice affects ...

Researchers found that mice lacking membrane ERα signaling in osteoblast lineage cells had significantly lower cortical bone mass, highlighting the pathway’s critical role in maintaining the strength ...

Teeth naturally wear down over time, but scientists have found that they could signal certain cells to regrow bones, opening ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Surgeons treating large bone defects—whether after tumor removal, traumatic injury, or severe infection—face a material problem with few good options. After clearing the damaged ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog provides clear, accessible explainers on everyday topics for which UC Davis has expertise. Each post is reviewed by faculty or subject-matter experts, ensuring readers get ...

A comprehensive review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Bone and Cancer Working Group detailing the often underrecognized impact of modern anti-cancer treatments on bone health.

People who receive stem cell therapy within a week of their first heart attack have nearly a 60 per cent lower risk of ...