My search for answers to these stupendously ambitious questions led me, it now seems inexorably, to mitochondria. This idea of mitochondria being little batteries with a built-in charger, about as ...

Researchers have discovered how cholesterol can disrupt the internal functioning of the heart by accumulating in the ...

Mice whose MTCH2 proteins were silenced, or deleted, developed increased athletic capacity – they grew more muscle fibers, and their stamina and heart function improved. At the same time, they seemed ...

Researchers have made a surprising discovery of Henneguya salminicola, a microscopic parasite residing in salmon muscles, as ...

Innovative weight-loss drugs burst onto the scene about 10 years ago, promising a healthier, slimmer world. The downside, however, is that these drugs lead to a decline in muscle mass.

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China Qingdao Key Laboratory of Thyroid, Diseases, Medical Research Center, Qingdao 266555, ...

Receptors for biophotons within cells include DNA, mitochondria, and the microtubule cytoskeleton. A New Model of Cellular Communication Traditional biology recognizes chemical signals and ...

The expanding role of mitochondria in skeletal health Mitochondria are well-known as the powerhouses of the cell, vital for converting nutrients into ATP through cellular respiration. However, ...

Mitochondria are also referred to as the 'powerhouses of the cells' and they play a key role in the production of energy by way of cellular respiration. Researchers have discovered that a ...