Muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in aging men and women, according to a new Finnish study. The association of extensively measured upper and lower body muscle strength with ...

A new way to artificially control muscles using light, with the potential to restore function to muscles paralyzed by conditions such as motor neuron disease and spinal cord injury, has been developed ...

The E2F transcription factor is a key cell cycle regulator. However, the inactivation of the entire E2F family in Drosophila is permissive throughout most of animal development until pupation when ...

The various groups of muscles of our body are collectively known as the muscular system. This system is made up of various muscle types and they all play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of ...

Weight loss is complex. Traditional metrics like kilograms lost and BMI tell only part of the story. The next era of obesity trials demands evidence that goes underneath the lost kilos, evidence that ...

As long as you’re working hard toward a goal, you’ll wind up healthier—and happier.

A new study finds that long-term heat therapy may increase mitochondrial function in the muscles. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people with chronic illness or disease. A new study ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the DMD gene that prevents dystrophin production, leading to progressive muscle weakness and early mobility challenges. The 2018 DMD ...

Last week’s essay was a tip of the iceberg with regards to the function of our muscles. This week, we shall be looking at some of the equally important uses of the muscles of our body and also ...