A research team led by Dr. Makarand Risbud of Thomas Jefferson University tested whether treatment with the drugs dasatinib and quercetin would prevent disc degeneration in mice. Both drugs are senolytics, which selectively remove aged cells known as senescent cells.

The NIAMS Update is produced and distributed by the NIAMS Science Communications and Outreach Branch. It is an online resource for the NIAMS Coalition, Council, and Colleagues.

Wounds in the mouth heal faster than in skin — and without scarring. Could unravelling the mechanisms that drive regeneration in the oral cavity lead to better wound therapies?

To improve understanding of the intrinsic mechanisms of inflammation resolution and of how dysregulated resolution may lead to chronic inflammation, the NIAMS held a roundtable on emerging opportunities in research on resolution of inflammation.

November Is National Native American Heritage Month During National Native American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). We honor the health of Native people and strive to foster healthier AI/AN communities by advancing scientific research and distributing relevant health information. In this special issue of Honoring Health, we share a sample of the health resources available from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).