Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body that provides structural support to connective tissues, including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, muscles, skin, and bones. Due to its rigidity ...

"A Runner's Guide to Connective Tissue" explains the importance of building the strength of your connective tissue—your bones, tendons and fascia—in order to be a less injury-prone runner. These ...

Researchers have developed a silk composite for significantly improved tendon regeneration and repair. Just mentioning a ruptured Achilles tendon would make anyone wince. Tendon injuries are well ...

Wartenburg, a former director of track and cross country at the University of California at Davis, was following the advice of Keith Baar, who heads the university’s Functional Molecular Biology Lab.

Introduction Cruciate ligament ruptures and shoulder dislocations are often caused by trauma, but predisposing intrinsic factors might also influence the risk. Collagen type V is widely distributed in ...