Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a ...

Detailed multiscale models explain the complex hierarchical structure of bone but the crystal structure and precise organization of bone apatite nanocrystals are unknown. Crystal structure studies of ...

It's no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The trillions of cells that make up our skeleton age too, and some change in ways that weaken the very structure of our bones.

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) constitutes the primary mineral component of bones, and its crystal structure, along with the surface interaction with proteins, significantly influences the outstanding ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

Osteopenia is a common but often overlooked condition that causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Because it ...

Your daily lifestyle – what you eat, level of activity – can influence bone strength more than you realise. Dr Sood shares 5 ...

Just as our muscles lose strength as we get older, so do our bones. This can have a serious effect on our lifestyle, and boosts risk of fractures – which are linked with an increased risk of death.

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that happens when cells in a bone begin to grow out of control. While people may think of bone as solid and unchanging, it constantly dissolves and forms new bone ...