In the last decade, archaeologists have learned to read the genetic traces that ancient humans and Neanderthals left not only ...

In 1989, paleontologist Darren Tanke suggested that similar breaks were the result of mating as one dinosaur mounted the ...

While the exact breed of dog is not yet known, it was a large and powerful 3- to 6-year-old male that stood about 20 inches ...

Animal bones are full of collagen, calcium, and minerals—and are even more nutritious than meat. We asked food scientists how to make them part of your diet. There’s more value in bones than collagen ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

Osteoporosis is a common health concern in later life. According to the NHS, it affects over three million people in the UK – with over half of women aged 50+ and one-third of men aged 60+ ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Technically speaking, an invertebrate is any animal that lacks a spine or backbone but generally lacks bones entirely. They make up 95% of all animal species roaming the Earth today and vary widely in ...

Department of Orthopedics, First People’s Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China Background: Long bone fractures, especially in the lower limbs, are highly prevalent in orthopedic practice.