Normal, regulated growth of skeletal bones is a crucial part of the growth of mammals. This is a complex process involving the growth of cartilaginous cells or chondrocytes, their transformation into ...

Hypertrophic chondrocytes are deeply involved in the growth of mammalian bones. Researchers find that these cells transform into multiple functional cell types, including those responsible for ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - When a patient breaks a bone, there's a possibility the fracture won't heal properly or quickly -- even with the aid of pins, plates or a cast. And use of another restorative tactic ...