Cartilage, a connective tissue found throughout the body, is critical to the function of our joints. Tough yet flexible, it supports load and enables frictionless motion between joint surfaces.

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) bioengineers have fabricated cartilage tissue which for the first time mimics the multi-layered structure and cellular functions of natural articular ...

The study documented significant improvements in cartilage quality and function following scaffold treatment, with progressive tissue regeneration occurring over the observation period.

Natural cartilage can withstand up to 8,500 pounds per inch of tugging and squishing before breaking, while the lab-made version can handle even more. It is 26% stronger than natural cartilage in ...

The thyroid cartilage is a cartilage structure that sits above the thyroid gland in front of the larynx. Learn more about its structure and function.

Researchers have developed a novel approach to making lab-grown cartilage, using electrically-conductive graphene foam to ...

In November 2021, researchers at Northwestern University introduced an innovative therapy using fast-moving "dancing ...

Cartilage is a tough, flexible connective tissue, that reduces friction between joints, holds bones together, and helps support weight. When cartilage is damaged, people can experience a lot of ...

Tissue engineering can perhaps be best defined as the use of a combination of cells, engineering materials, and suitable biochemical factors to improve or replace biological functions. While the ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of tissue, a soft and flexible ‘fatty cartilage’ that could revolutionize the treatment of traumatic injuries, birth defects, and cartilage-damaging ...

Most cartilage relies on an external extracellular matrix for strength, but "lipocartilage," which is found in the ears, nose and throat of mammals, is uniquely packed with fat-filled cells called ...