Our body's "blood factory" consists of specialized tissue made up of bone cells, blood vessels, nerves and other cell types.

Understanding how bone marrow produces blood–and how this whole process can fail–is critical to fighting blood cancers and ...

Researchers have recreated a miniature human bone marrow system that mirrors the real structure found inside our bones. The ...

Model recapitulates key physiological features of native endosteal niches, and could aid in the study of blood formation in both healthy and diseased conditions.

Bone marrow biopsies are performed to check for cancer and other diseases that impact your blood. A bone marrow biopsy is performed by inserting a large needle into your bone, usually your hip bone, ...

A longer duration of breastfeeding is associated with decreased vertebral adiposity and fat infiltration of the paraspinal ...

PARK RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A bone marrow transplant saved his life, and now a young man is turning into a superhero in the hopes of inspiring others to give a selfless gift. Jack Timperley has a lot to ...

During a bone marrow donation procedure, people will have a general or local anesthetic, so they will not feel any pain. After the procedure, someone may experience side effects, such as aches or ...

Scientists have engineered the first fully human-made bone marrow system, recreating the complex mix of cells, vessels, and nerves that normally live deep within our bones. This breakthrough lets ...