By Paul McClure – New Atlas –
Researchers have discovered a new type of tissue, a soft and flexible ‘fatty cartilage’ that could revolutionize the treatment of traumatic injuries, birth defects, and cartilage-damaging diseases like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Along with bone, cartilage is an essential component of our skeletal system. Some of its important functions include providing shape and support to structures such as the ears, nose and windpipe, and acting as a shock absorber in the joints.
