Ionizing radiation exposure, whether from accidental incidents, radiation therapy, or radiological weapons, poses a significant risk to public health and military personnel. Survivors experience both ...

Before testing new therapies in animals, researchers now have a more efficient starting point—lab-grown canine muscle cells ...

Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. Send tips on Signal at LizC.22. By its name and nature, ...

Cultured meat offers an innovative solution to the environmental and animal welfare issues raised by traditional livestock farming 1,2,3. Currently, the cultured meat approach relies on proliferating ...

Musculoskeletal disorders are a primary cause of disability worldwide, especially in aging societies like Japan. As individuals age, reductions in muscle mass and physical activity weaken the body's ...

Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those ...

Sarcopenia, which is a progressive and extensive decline in muscle mass and strength, is common with aging and is estimated to affect up to 50% of people aged 80 and older. It can lead to disability ...

A new study reveals that vesicles packed with healthy mitochondria can supercharge tissue repair and combat chronic disease, paving the way for next-generation regenerative treatments. Study: ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...

When taking collagen and creatine supplements together, you may see an improvement in your muscle recovery, growth, and ...

B cells are white blood cells that form a core part of the body's adaptive immune system, enabling it to recognize specific infections, remember them, and mount a targeted response by producing ...

As individuals age, the muscles used to walk up stairs and carry groceries gradually weaken, making everyday tasks more difficult. That same decline can happen because of illnesses like muscular ...