Achondroplasia, also known as short-limb dwarfism, is associated with neurological symptoms and complications due to ...

Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a mouse model for achondroplasia. The model identified the importance ...

Given the success of the previous collection, Bone Health and Development in Children and Adolescents, volume II, we are pleased to announce the launch of ...

The Thai Society for Pediatric Endocrinology, DKSH, the Thai Rare Disease Foundation, and the XLH Community collaborate to raise awareness of the rare genetic bone disorder X-linked hypophosphatemia, ...

Growth plates are areas of cartilage found at the ends of long bones. They play a role in the bone growth of children and teens. An injury to a growth plate can affect the development of a bone. While ...

In mammals, only 3% of the genome consists of coding genes which, when transcribed into proteins, ensure the biological functions of the organism and the in-utero development of future individuals.

Rare growth disorders are a diverse group of uncommon conditions that affect an individual’s physical development. They may stem from genetic mutations, hormonal imbalances, or other complex factors.

Growth disorders are conditions that cause faster or slower growth than usual. People with these disorders may have unusually sized limbs and body parts or may be taller or shorter than expected.

An Ice Age double burial in Italy has yielded a stunning genetic revelation. DNA from a mother and daughter who lived over 12,000 years ago shows that the younger had a rare inherited growth disorder, ...

Studies by University of Birmingham researchers suggest that a naturally occurring peptide known as PEPITEM (Peptide Inhibitor of Trans-Endothelial Migration), could represent a promising potential ...