New research shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those responsible for propagating molecular signals that make muscles contract are also responsible for transmitting signals in ...

Sterling High School students are using a tool of technology to peel back the layers of the human body for an up close and intimate view of human anatomy. An anatomage table is an interactive virtual ...

“Our results suggest that increased Arg-II in non-skeletal muscle cells promotes age-associated sarcopenia, particularly in male mice.” Researchers Matteo Caretti, Duilio Michele ...

“In this issue of the Journal, Souza and colleagues hypothesize that skeletal muscle quantity and quality associate with CMD and modify its effect on development of future adverse cardiovascular ...

Meanwhile, inactive muscle and brown fat use little energy: One pound (0.45 kilogram) of relaxed muscle burns 6 calories and the same amount of fat burns 2 calories in a day. But because muscle is one ...

Combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation with resistance training boosts muscle growth and strength while potentially improving metabolic health and lowering diabetes risk. Credit: ...