February 03, 2025
In the Journal of Nanobiotechnology, researchers have described a new method of delivering a long-lasting treatment into cartilage. A protein that promotes autophagy Previous work has linked expression of the FGF18 protein with healthy cartilage and joints [1]. Problems with the gene responsible for FGF18 lead to osteoarthritis [2], and it has been found to...
July 18, 2022
Publishing in Aging, a team of Spanish researchers has found that changing the mitochondria of standard Black 6 mice leads to marked improvements in joint health. Conplastic mice The Black 6 mouse is well-known in research as a standard in the industry. However, it is not nearly a perfect mouse in terms of ability or...
February 15, 2022
In a paper published in Nature Aging, a group of scientists outlines a previously unknown pathway that leads to osteoarthritis and describes a promising treatment [1]. Less than a killer, more than a nuisance There are plenty of deadly age-related diseases, and then there are others that shorten our healthspan rather than lifespan, making the...
December 07, 2020
Glucosamine and chondroitin are commonly bundled together as a dietary supplement, and a new study suggests that taking them may significantly reduce mortality. This builds on a previous epidemiological study from earlier this year, which showed that glucosamine supplementation correlates with reduced all-cause mortality. What are they? Glucosamine and chondroitin are both structural components of...
October 28, 2020
New research published in Stem Cell Research and Therapy has improved the regenerative potential of chondrocytes in vitro. The challenges of cartilage regeneration Regenerative medicine strategies aim to regenerate the natural cartilage itself to its former glory. This can be either by kick-starting the body's own healing abilities, growing cartilage in the lab for implantation,...
