Research.
Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.
We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.
Researchers behind the studies- A+++2006
The key to left-right asymmetry
Clifford J TabinThis summary explores how vertebrates establish left-right asymmetry during embryonic development. Research indicates that cilia are essential components in breaking initial symmetry, supported by an asymmetric signalin…
EmbryologySignaling - A+++2006
Mechanisms of interstitial flow-induced remodeling of fibroblast-collagen cultures
Chee Ping Ng, Melody A SwartzThis study investigates how the movement of fluid through tissues, known as interstitial flow, influences the organization of connective tissue cells and collagen. Researchers found that slow fluid movement causes colla…
extracellular matrixRemodeling - A+++2005
Interstitial fluid flow induces myofibroblast differentiation and collagen alignment in vitro
Chee Ping Ng, Boris Hinz, Melody A SwartzThis in vitro study examines how the movement of fluid through tissues, known as interstitial flow, influences connective tissue cells. The researchers found that even low levels of flow, similar to what occurs during s…
fluid flow - A+++1998
The Architecture of Life
Donald E IngberAs this is a title-only entry, the full text has not yet been reviewed. The title, "The Architecture of Life," suggests a focus on the structural principles governing biological systems, possibly involving concepts like…
Tensegritycytoskeleton - A+++1984
Structure and Properties of Ground Substances
James OschmanThis 1984 review outlines the structure of the body's 'ground substance,' the matrix found both within and between our cells. The author describes how this substance is composed of different biopolymers in the extracell…
extracellular matrixcytoskeletonground substansaminoglycans