The extracellular matrices (ECMs) of connective tissues are crucial for normal development and tissue function, and mutations in ECM genes result in a wide range of serious inherited disorders.

With the support of the Pamela and David Ott Fund and the John M. O'Quinn Foundation, The Pamela and David Ott Center of Excellence in Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue and Ehlers-Danlos ...

Connective tissue diseases are a heterogeneous group of autoimmune disorders that affect any of the body's connective tissues. These disorders can be inherited or acquired, and can present with a ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

Exercises like this are good for boosting joint stability and promoting overall connective tissue health. Photograph by Izaiah Johnson, The New York Times/Redux When it comes to building strength ...

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that aggressively attack the soft tissue of the ...

Microfluidic chips that mimic the complex human cervical environment provide a platform to study the reproductive tract and ...