Microbes are often seen as pathogens that cause disease, but the picture is actually more complex than that limited view. The gut microbiome, which is the collection of microorganisms that colonize ...

The skeletal system is the organ system which includes all the bones of the body. Adults have 206 bones with the smallest bone being found in the ear and the largest being the femur (thigh bone). Some ...

C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) plays a critical role in endochondral ossification and substantially influences skeletal growth. Acting primarily through its receptor, guanylyl cyclase-B (GC‑B), ...