Musculoskeletal System News Archive
Gut bacteria and blood molecules offer clues to why grip strength weakens with age
Live Forever Club - 21-Feb-2024
Research opens doors for future interventions to prevent muscle loss
Read more...Rejuvenate Biomed's potential drug candidate combats sarcopenia in older adults
Rejuvenate Biomed - 21-Feb-2024
Phase 1b trial shows RJx-01's ability to improve muscle strength, function, and fatigue resistance
Read more...Rejuvenate Bio partners with animal company to develop gene therapy for canine osteoarthritis
Biospace - 14-Feb-2024
Single dose injection targets root causes, offering long-term relief & improved quality of life
Read more...Daily choices like exercise, diet, and even how you breathe affect your mitochondria
Live Forever Club - 09-Feb-2024
Making small changes to your lifestyle can have a significant impact on health
Read more...A new medicine called JUV-161 might help people with DM1, a rare muscle disease
Business Wire - 23-Jan-2024
It improved muscles and slowed down the disease in animals
Read more...Astronauts and the elderly might get special shots to keep their bones strong
Medical Xpress - 22-Jan-2024
The potential for human trials starting by 2025 suggests rapid progress
Read more...Activating SIRT6, a DNA repair protein, reduces damage in ageing cells
Live Forever Club - 01-Jan-2024
SIRT6 activation may be a potential therapeutic target for osteoarthritis
Read more...Evolved.Bio pioneers a scaffold-free method to regenerate muscle tissue
Phys.org - 10-Nov-2023
Offering hope for individuals with significant muscle damage
Read more...Eating less, living longer: the positive effects of calorie restriction
International Institute on Ageing (INIA) - 16-Oct-2023
Modest calorie reduction can activate genes for healthy ageing
Read more...Stem cell therapy gives arthritic gorilla new lease of life
Interesting Engineering - 03-Sep-2023
Liesel the gorilla is now walking again after receiving Stem CellX treatment
Read more...Vegetarian diet may increase hip fracture risk by 50%
Medical News Today - 08-Aug-2023
Well-balanced diet with plenty of protein and key nutrients could reduce risk of bone fractures
Read more...Signalling pathways in aged cells found to impair the ability to repair and regenerate muscle cells
Independent - 07-Aug-2023
Study results offer insights on future drug discovery for disease related to muscle ageing
Read more...Metformin may minimize muscle loss in extended periods of bed rest
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Jul-2023
Improvements seen in muscle size and collagen deposits in older people with atrophy
Read more...Revitalizing ageing stem cells: Unveiling the key to lasting youthfulness
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Jun-2023
Combination of factors that rejuvenate stem cells holds promise for aging and muscle-wasting diseases
Read more...Revolutionary bio-inspired molecules accelerate bone healing: a breakthrough for regenerative medicine
TU Dresden (University of Technology) - 28-Apr-2023
Novel molecules enhance bone regeneration in mice by 50%, paving the way for treatments for bone fractures and related conditions
Read more...AKL Therapeutics’ investigational oral senotherapeutics drug APPA beneficial for osteoarthritis
Longevity Technology - 20-Mar-2023
Senescent cells have become one of the most promising targets for healthy aging research
Read more...Restoring glutathione -potential therapy could prevent old impaired stem cells from ever developing
UCLA Health - 27-Feb-2023
Higher levels of glutathione better at muscle repair while low levels of the same are bad at it
Read more...Exploring mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomal therapy as intervertebral disc degeneration cure
Live Forever Club - 08-Feb-2023
MSCExos shown to improve osteoporosis by promoting osteoclast cell proliferation and formation of blood vessels
Read more...Phase 2 clinical trial of lead drug candidate MYMD-1- a therapy for delaying aging
Business Wire - 26-Jul-2022
Sarcopenia drug trial shows no evidence of toxicity or safety issues
Read more...Urolithin A can increase mitochondrial health in living joint tissue and improved mobility
Business Wire - 07-Jul-2022
Mitopure can improve mitochondrial health and counteract age-related muscle function decline
Read more...Sarconeos BIO101 in development for the treatment of Sarcopenia by Biophytis
Yahoo! finance - 27-Jun-2022
SARA-INT Phase 2 study and SARA Phase 3 study milestones in developing sarconeos
Read more...Scientists built a functional human tendon using 3D cryobioprinting
3D Printing Industry - 07-Feb-2022
A breakthrough technique to print complex tissues that can be stored for later use
Read more...A natural cholesterol metabolite with senolytic effect in mice and humans
Buck Institute - 02-Feb-2022
New class of senotherapeutic drugs that could possibly target various diseases and ageing
Read more...Senolytics promotes wound healing in the aged but not in young mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Dec-2021
Dasatinib plus quercetin slow down muscle regeneration in young mice
Read more...MyMD Pharmaceuticals begins phase 2 trial of TNF-inhibitor in January 2022
Longevity Technology - 14-Dec-2021
Potential oral treatment to prevent sarcopenia and frailty, and extend healthy lifespan
Read more...Valuable insight into the influence of age-associated humoral factors
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 07-Dec-2021
An injection of extracellular vesicles improve muscle regeneration
Read more...A powerful platform to facilitate rehabilitation and musculoskeletal diseases
Medgadget - 24-Nov-2021
Thin, wireless, battery-free and multimodal musculoskeletal biointerfaces
Read more...Senolytic cocktail reduces age-related spinal disc degeneration in mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Sep-2021
Dasatinib and quercetin combo preserves spinal discs to target age-related back pain
Read more...A single protein reversed senescence in skeletal muscle cells
University at Buffalo - 17-Sep-2021
NANOG targets multiple ageing mechanisms - insights may help develop new therapies for age-related disorders
Read more...Role of Neuromuscular junction in ageing and neuro muscular diseases
Fight Aging! - 17-Aug-2021
Neuromuscular junction: A potential therapeutic target in neuromuscular injury
Read more...Safer and faster treatment of tendon injuries with stem-cell fat grafts
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 17-Aug-2021
Tendons regain their original healthy condition within 2 months of therapy in sheep
Read more...Skeletal stem cells delay bone healing and foster inflammageing in older people
Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021
Treating with BMP2 and Csf1 antagonist in mice restored youthfulness to the aged skeletal system
Read more...Clearing out aged cells with senolytics can relieve jaw pain
University of Connecticut (UConn) - 07-Jul-2021
Senolytics for cartilage and bone regeneration in jaw joints, proven effective in mice
Read more...Zoledronate - accidental discovery of drug use for life extension
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 30-Jun-2021
Too early to tell whether off-patent drug's effects in fruit flies will be seen in humans
Read more...Returning function to paralysed upper limbs is the primary goal of Orthocell trial
The Market Herald - 21-Jun-2021
Peripheral nerve repair could benefit 3 million patients every year
Read more...Natural compound may help treat intervertebral disc degeneration
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-May-2021
DHE slowed senescence in intervertebral discs of mice; but its use in anti-aging is still questionable
Read more...Low magnitude vibration to prevent/delay age-related bone loss in rats
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-May-2021
Vibration treatment eliminates senescence of bone cells - may not be applicable to other tissues
Read more...Klotho protein reversed muscle ageing in old, but not older mice
eLife Sciences - 20-Apr-2021
Potential future treatment strategy to prevent sarcopenia when supplemented at a young age
Read more...Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside slows age-related bone loss
Fight Aging! - 14-Apr-2021
Long-term use of this supplement boosts NAD+ levels, lowering the risk of osteoporosis in mice
Read more...A man-made molecule that helps repair and regenerate muscle tissue
EurekAlert! - 23-Mar-2021
Givinostat induces stem cells to produce muscle making cells - promising therapy for age-related muscle loss
Read more...Stretchable bioelectronics with silver hydrogel composite
Medgadget - 15-Mar-2021
Electrically conductive, flexible hydrogels to open the door for wearable electronics and soft robots
Read more...Richard Ljuhar sheds light on AI-driven ImageBiopsy lab
Medical Expo - 10-Mar-2021
Highlights the diagnostic accuracy of musculoskeletal diseases using AI processed medical imaging
Read more...Single gene therapy injection halts spinal muscular atrophy
BBC - 08-Mar-2021
Becomes most expensive drug ever approved for the NHS - but no lifetime costs
Read more...Rejuvenate Biomed raises 3.2 million euros for anti-ageing drugs
PharmiWeb.com - 02-Mar-2021
Accelerates clinical trial plans for its lead candidate Rlx-01 targeting age-related muscle failure
Read more...Genetically engineered cartilage combats inflammatory arthritis
National Institute on Aging (NIA) - 24-Feb-2021
Engineered cells produce anti-inflammatory drug that helps reduce stress-related cartilage damage
Read more...Artificial muscles in regeneration of damaged skeletal muscle
Science Daily - 21-Feb-2021
Hybrid constructs help regrow muscle tissue forming new blood vessels in mice
Read more...Macrophages trigger stem cells for wound repair and regeneration
Sydney Morning Herald - 11-Feb-2021
Macrophages and stem cell interaction promotes muscle repair in zebrafish and mice models
Read more...Bones could soon be 3D printed directly into patient's body
IEEE Spectrum - 28-Jan-2021
Ceramic ink printing synthetic bones offers future scope for handheld printers
Read more...Boosting NAD+ reverses muscle ageing and associated diseases
Medical Xpress - 19-Jan-2021
Drugs boosting NAD+ target toxic proteins by turning on the mitochondrial function
Read more...Progress on human ageing studies with Dunkin Hartley guinea pig
Colorado State University - 06-Jan-2021
Animal model studies that help in better understanding musculoskeletal ageing
Read more...Clene's neurotherapeutics using metals enter human trials
Longevity Technology - 05-Jan-2021
Novel approach with gold nanocatalyst technology to reverse neurodegenerative disease
Read more...Protein that regulates muscle function in ageing discovered
Stanford School of Medicine - 10-Dec-2020
Blocking it improved muscle strength & function while endurance was also boosted in mice
Read more...AKG supplements prevent bone diseases in the old
Longevity Technology - 02-Dec-2020
AKG with antiaging benefits is now proved to counter osteoporosis in rodents
Read more...Veganism may weaken your bones and lead to fractures
Independent - 23-Nov-2020
Vegans are at higher risk of broken bones when compared to people who eat meat
Read more...Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles
Medical Xpress - 29-Oct-2020
Researchers found an advancement in healing muscles with glutamine
Read more...Early detection of osteoarthritis using machine learning
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - 07-Oct-2020
Cartilage maps along with machine learning algorithms predict arthritic cases
Read more...A milestone towards developing a drug for Multiple Sclerosis
Guardian - 25-Sep-2020
Drug shows repaired coating around nerves but side effects prevent its use
Read more...Treating space induced muscle and bone loss in mice
Astronomy - 09-Sep-2020
We can probably take space holidays without worrying about muscle wasting in future
Read more...Old mice show improved muscle function with gene therapy
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Aug-2020
A single injection could treat motor diseases of the aged but needs more human studies
Read more...A new technique of accelerating nerve regeneration in animals
Folio - 19-Aug-2020
Will help trauma patients recover faster and better from nerve injuries
Read more...Reason examines the failure of Unity Biotechnology's phase 2 senolytics trial
Fight Aging! - 18-Aug-2020
Disappointing first result - but lessons learnt and plenty of other strategies available
Read more...Method to regenerate joint cartilage in adults, discovered
Stanford School of Medicine - 17-Aug-2020
Principle tested and a success in mice and humans, to ease arthritis in the future
Read more...Hormone in bone restores memory and ability to exercise in old mice
Guardian - 04-Jul-2020
Exercising regularly increases this hormone and benefits muscle and brain
Read more...Cellular pathway and mechanism leading to osteoporosis
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Jun-2020
Confirmed in murine and human cell study, findings can aid development of new treatments
Read more...BSRA sponsors funding to repair bone fractures in the aged
British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) - 01-Jun-2020
Chernajovsky Foundation with BSRA funds for PEPITEM molecule to treat fractures
Read more...Mice blood proteome analysis reveals new therapeutic target for osteoporosis
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-May-2020
A different perspective for preventing age-related bone loss that affects many
Read more...Combination of two molecules, a potential treatment for osteoarthritis
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-May-2020
Raises hope to end the extensive physical and psychological suffering the condition brings
Read more...Follistatin gene therapy to combat osteoarthritis and obesity
Next Big Future - 16-May-2020
This new approach doubled muscle mass in mice, reduced its fat
Read more...Altering macrophage epigenetics to prevent lumbar disc degeneration
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-May-2020
Findings can lead future treatments for age-related conditions caused by inflammaging
Read more...Scientists reverse cellular ageing while maintaining cell's identity
New York Times - 24-Mar-2020
How long will it take until this can be applied to human cells inside the body?
Read more...Revolutionizing 3D handheld bioprinter
UConn Today - 27-Feb-2020
Bioprinter was successfully tested on mice, significant muscle hypertrophy was recorded
Read more...Regrowing nerves with a biodegradable device in macaques
Futurism - 23-Jan-2020
Bridging long nerve gaps from injuries; soon to enter human trials in 2021
Read more...UNITY Biotechnology expands trial of osteoarthritis senolytic
UNITY Biotechnology - 22-Jan-2019
Initial results must be promising to enrol more patients at highest dosage
Read more...UNITY Treats First Patient with UBX0101
UNITY Biotechnology - 25-Jun-2018
The company is going to test a new Senolytic drug in human trials
Read more...Treating Osteoarthritis by Removing Senescent Cells
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 03-May-2017
Researchers used local clearance of senescent cells (in mice) to reduce the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis and encourage tissue regeneration.
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