Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have discovered a previously unknown type of connective tissue cells that surround ...

This rare genetic condition causes hyperflexible joints, fragile skin, and possibly other symptoms, depending on which of 13 ...

As the most abundant protein in the human body, collagen makes up about 30% of our total protein content. It's the primary structure for connective tissues including skin, bones, muscles and tendons, ...

The major connective tissues of the body ... compromising crucial interactions, structure and stability. However, in this Review we have presented recent evidence suggesting that there is another ...

We evaluated each calf muscle tear with MRI for the particular muscle injured, location of injury within the muscle and integrity of the connective tissue structure at the interface. The muscle tears ...

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown type of connective tissue cells that surround cancer cells in pancreatic tumors. The newly discovered cells counteract tumor development and may ...