A microscropy image of the new biomaterial. Nanofibers are pink; hyaluronic acid is shown in purple. (Samuel I. Stupp/Northwestern University) (CN) — Scientists at Northwestern University created a ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed a cell-free bioactive material comprising a complex network of molecular components that work together as a scaffold to mimic cartilage’s natural ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. Although it looks like a ...

You know what they say about cartilage: You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. OK, I don’t know if anyone actually says that about cartilage. But for many years, doctors have thought that once ...

A newly developed biomaterial might be able to treat crippling arthritis by prompting the growth of new cartilage, a new animal study suggests. The bioactive material looks like rubbery goo, but it's ...

Osteoarthritis (OA), a common degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly targets the knee joint. Over time, the cartilage within the joint wears down, leading ...

In this mice study, researchers discovered a protein that, when blocked, can help regenerate knee cartilage and prevent osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis damages cartilage, leading to pain and limited ...