The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...
A. Fluorescent immunostaining of PDGFRα, showing mesenchymal progenitors, laminin surrounding skeletal muscle, and AR. Arrows indicate mesenchymal progenitors expressing AR, arrowheads indicate ...
A research team led by Biological Sciences Asst. Prof. Nicolai Konow will work across disciplines to develop a deeper understanding of how muscles function. “Everything has to be broken down to its ...
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that a protein called platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGF-B) is continuously secreted from skeletal muscle cells and helps to ...
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 11 of Aging-US on November 26, 2025, titled “Epigenetic aging ...
Researchers analyzed DNA methylation in human skeletal muscle and identified age-linked epigenetic markers that enable highly ...
Cutting calories has long been linked to longer life in lab animals, but scientists are now tracing that effect down to the ...
Interestingly, studies in various animal models have shown that time-restricted feeding — a natural non-pharmaceutical intervention — protects against obesity, aging and circadian disruption in ...
Stylianos P. ScordilisWHATELY, MA - Professor Stylianos "Stan" Panagiotis Scordilis, a cherished member of the Dept. of Biological Sciences and the Biochemistry Program at Smith College passed away ...