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Musculoskeletal System News Archive

Muscle strength linked to longer life for people aged 90 and above

Muscle strength linked to longer life for people aged 90 and above

Live Forever Club - 25-Oct-2024

Even small improvements in strength can have significant health benefits

AI to assist doctors in spotting hidden fractures on X-rays

AI to assist doctors in spotting hidden fractures on X-rays

BBC - 22-Oct-2024

New technology aims to improve diagnosis speed and accuracy in busy emergency departments

AI analysis identified unique gene as a key player in muscle ageing

AI analysis identified unique gene as a key player in muscle ageing

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) - 17-Oct-2024

Findings offer hope for future therapies targeting sarcopenia and muscle loss

Dr. Sajad Zalzala reports on PEARL rapamycin trial results

Dr. Sajad Zalzala reports on PEARL rapamycin trial results

Live Forever Club - 28-Aug-2024

Safety of rapamycin looks good and lean muscle mass among biomarkers trending towards improvement

Stem cell injection shows promise in reducing knee osteoarthritis pain

Stem cell injection shows promise in reducing knee osteoarthritis pain

New Atlas - 28-Jul-2024

75% of participants experienced clinical improvement in both pain and function

Oisín Biotechnologies has raised $15 million to develop genetic medicines

Oisín Biotechnologies has raised $15 million to develop genetic medicines

Longevity Technology - 25-Jul-2024

Funding will primarily be used to advance therapies focused on muscle growth

Senolytic drugs show promise for bone health in postmenopausal women

Senolytic drugs show promise for bone health in postmenopausal women

Mayo Clinic - 02-Jul-2024

But, senolytic therapy may not be a universal solution for age-related bone loss

NHS to launch first AI-run physiotherapy clinic to cut waiting times

NHS to launch first AI-run physiotherapy clinic to cut waiting times

The Guardian - 09-Jun-2024

Initial trials show promising results with improved symptoms and reduced waiting

Eye muscles known as 'extraocular muscles' are remarkably resistant to aging

Eye muscles known as 'extraocular muscles' are remarkably resistant to aging

Live Forever Club - 30-May-2024

Findings hint at potential breakthroughs in muscle therapy

Ancient wisdom meets modern science: Inorganic biomaterials heal bones and muscles

Ancient wisdom meets modern science: Inorganic biomaterials heal bones and muscles

Phys.org - 30-May-2024

Nanosilicates shown to provide safer, more precise tissue regeneration than current methods

Paralyzed surfer regains mobility using stem cells in belly fat

Paralyzed surfer regains mobility using stem cells in belly fat

Independent - 03-Apr-2024

Experimental stem cell therapy offers hope for spinal cord injury patients

Gut bacteria and blood molecules offer clues to why grip strength weakens with age

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

Rejuvenate Biomed's potential drug candidate combats sarcopenia in older adults

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

Rejuvenate Bio partners with animal company to develop gene therapy for canine osteoarthritis

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

Daily choices like exercise, diet, and even how you breathe affect your mitochondria

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

A new medicine called JUV-161 might help people with DM1, a rare muscle disease

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

Astronauts and the elderly might get special shots to keep their bones strong

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

Activating SIRT6, a DNA repair protein, reduces damage in ageing cells

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

Evolved.Bio pioneers a scaffold-free method to regenerate muscle tissue

Evolved.Bio pioneers a scaffold-free method to regenerate muscle tissue

Phys.org - 10-Nov-2023

Offering hope for individuals with significant muscle damage

Eating less, living longer: the positive effects of calorie restriction

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

Stem cell therapy gives arthritic gorilla new lease of life

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

Nearly one billion people may suffer from osteoarthritis by 2050

Nearly one billion people may suffer from osteoarthritis by 2050

Independent - 21-Aug-2023

Ageing and obesity are key drivers of the rise in cases

Vegetarian diet may increase hip fracture risk by 50%

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

Signalling pathways in aged cells found to impair the ability to repair and regenerate muscle cells

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

Metformin may minimize muscle loss in extended periods of bed rest

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

Revitalizing ageing stem cells: Unveiling the key to lasting youthfulness

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

Revolutionary bio-inspired molecules accelerate bone healing: a breakthrough for regenerative medicine

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

AKL Therapeutics’ investigational oral senotherapeutics drug APPA beneficial for osteoarthritis

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

Restoring glutathione -potential therapy could prevent old impaired stem cells from ever developing

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

Exploring mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomal therapy as intervertebral disc degeneration cure

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

Taking aspirin daily may increase the risk of dangerous falls for older people

Taking aspirin daily may increase the risk of dangerous falls for older people

New Scientist - 07-Nov-2022

Caution advised in prescribing to elderly without heart risks

Phase 2 clinical trial of lead drug candidate MYMD-1- a therapy for delaying aging

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

Urolithin A can increase mitochondrial health in living joint tissue and improved mobility

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

Sarconeos BIO101 in development for the treatment of Sarcopenia by Biophytis

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

Scientists built a functional human tendon using 3D cryobioprinting

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

A natural cholesterol metabolite with senolytic effect in mice and humans

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

Senolytics promotes wound healing in the aged but not in young mice

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

MyMD Pharmaceuticals begins phase 2 trial of TNF-inhibitor in January 2022

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

Valuable insight into the influence of age-associated humoral factors

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

A powerful platform to facilitate rehabilitation and musculoskeletal diseases

A powerful platform to facilitate rehabilitation and musculoskeletal diseases

Medgadget - 24-Nov-2021

Thin, wireless, battery-free and multimodal musculoskeletal biointerfaces

Senolytic cocktail reduces age-related spinal disc degeneration in mice

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

A single protein reversed senescence in skeletal muscle cells

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

Role of Neuromuscular junction in ageing and neuro muscular diseases

Role of Neuromuscular junction in ageing and neuro muscular diseases

Fight Aging! - 17-Aug-2021

Neuromuscular junction: A potential therapeutic target in neuromuscular injury

Safer and faster treatment of tendon injuries with stem-cell fat grafts

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

Skeletal stem cells delay bone healing and foster inflammageing in older people

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

Clearing out aged cells with senolytics can relieve jaw pain

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

Zoledronate - accidental discovery of drug use for life extension

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

Returning function to paralysed upper limbs is the primary goal of Orthocell trial

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

Natural compound may help treat intervertebral disc degeneration

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

Low magnitude vibration to prevent/delay age-related bone loss in rats

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

Klotho protein reversed muscle ageing in old, but not older mice

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

Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside slows age-related bone loss

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

A man-made molecule that helps repair and regenerate muscle tissue

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

Stretchable bioelectronics with silver hydrogel composite

Stretchable bioelectronics with silver hydrogel composite

Medgadget - 15-Mar-2021

Electrically conductive, flexible hydrogels to open the door for wearable electronics and soft robots

Richard Ljuhar sheds light on AI-driven ImageBiopsy lab

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

Single gene therapy injection halts spinal muscular atrophy

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

Rejuvenate Biomed raises 3.2 million euros for anti-ageing drugs

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

Genetically engineered cartilage combats inflammatory arthritis

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

Artificial muscles in regeneration of damaged skeletal muscle

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

Macrophages trigger stem cells for wound repair and regeneration

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

Bones could soon be 3D printed directly into patient's body

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

Boosting NAD+ reverses muscle ageing and associated diseases

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

Progress on human ageing studies with Dunkin Hartley guinea pig

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

Clene's neurotherapeutics using metals enter human trials

Clene's neurotherapeutics using metals enter human trials

Longevity Technology - 05-Jan-2021

Novel approach with gold nanocatalyst technology to reverse neurodegenerative disease

Protein that regulates muscle function in ageing discovered

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

AKG supplements prevent bone diseases in the old

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

Veganism may weaken your bones and lead to fractures

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

Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles

Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles

Medical Xpress - 29-Oct-2020

Researchers found an advancement in healing muscles with glutamine

Early detection of osteoarthritis using machine learning

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

A milestone towards developing a drug for Multiple Sclerosis

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

Treating space induced muscle and bone loss in mice

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

Old mice show improved muscle function with gene therapy

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

A new technique of accelerating nerve regeneration in animals

A new technique of accelerating nerve regeneration in animals

Folio - 19-Aug-2020

Will help trauma patients recover faster and better from nerve injuries

Reason examines the failure of Unity Biotechnology's phase 2 senolytics trial

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

Method to regenerate joint cartilage in adults, discovered

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

Hormone in bone restores memory and ability to exercise in old mice

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

Cellular pathway and mechanism leading to osteoporosis

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

BSRA sponsors funding to repair bone fractures in the aged

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

Mice blood proteome analysis reveals new therapeutic target for osteoporosis

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

Combination of two molecules, a potential treatment for osteoarthritis

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

Follistatin gene therapy to combat osteoarthritis and obesity

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

Altering macrophage epigenetics to prevent lumbar disc degeneration

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

Scientists reverse cellular ageing while maintaining cell's identity

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?

Revolutionizing 3D handheld bioprinter

Revolutionizing 3D handheld bioprinter

UConn Today - 27-Feb-2020

Bioprinter was successfully tested on mice, significant muscle hypertrophy was recorded

Regrowing nerves with a biodegradable device in macaques

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

UNITY Biotechnology expands trial of osteoarthritis senolytic

UNITY Biotechnology expands trial of osteoarthritis senolytic

UNITY Biotechnology - 22-Jan-2019

Initial results must be promising to enrol more patients at highest dosage

UNITY Treats First Patient with UBX0101

UNITY Treats First Patient with UBX0101

UNITY Biotechnology - 25-Jun-2018

The company is going to test a new Senolytic drug in human trials

Treating Osteoarthritis by Removing Senescent Cells

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.