Tissue engineering is a set of methods that can replace or repair damaged or diseased tissues with natural, synthetic, or semisynthetic tissue mimics. These mimics can either be fully functional or ...

Biological tissues exhibit two contradictory properties: they have a robust architecture that is required for their maintenance and resistance to stress, and they can be extensively remodelled during ...

Professor K M Khan, Centre for Hip Health and Mobility and Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; karim.khan{at}ubc.ca Mechanotransduction is the ...

Connective tissue diseases cause inflammation in collagen and elastin fibers. Symptoms like joint pain and numb fingertips are common in these diseases. A rheumatologist can diagnose autoimmune ...

Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help manage mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). Avoid foods like highly refined grains, processed meats, and sugary drinks to ...