Some dinosaurs were so big the ground would have shaken while they walked. But how did they carry such massive loads? Dinosaurs likely had a different bone structure to mammals and birds that was ...

Hypertrophic chondrocytes are deeply involved in the growth of mammalian bones. Researchers find that these cells transform ...

Scientists have confirmed that Nanotyrannus was a mature species, not a young T. rex. A microscopic look at its hyoid bone ...

Normal, regulated growth of skeletal bones is a crucial part of the growth of mammals. This is a complex process involving ...

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings ...

The azhdarchid group of pterosaurs were some of the largest animals ever to fly. The giant reptiles lived between 66 million and 225 million years ago, and their unusual proportions—big heads at the ...

Your skeleton is 20 pounds of miracle, contributing to your mood, memory, and metabolism. Learn why better mental health may, ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Calcium and vitamin D work best together because vitamin D helps ...

New data shows Ice Age hunters used Mezhyrich’s mammoth-bone shelters briefly, highlighting adaptations in a volatile, frigid ...