The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a new study. The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, ...

Researchers have investigated the effect of increased cell temperature on the contractility of skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle by heating the muscle proteins using advanced microscopical techniques ...

Researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo have used a Drosophila model to understand the underlying mechanism of T-tubule formation. The results show the involvement of LUBEL, an E3 ubiquitin ...

Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system. MIT engineers have now found that exercise can also have benefits at the level of individual ...

Almost everyone shrinks with old age. Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

Depending on the cause, physical therapy, massage, stretching, yoga, relaxation, heat, or other therapies may help release chronically tight muscles. Various factors can cause chronically tight or ...

Muscle growth takes time, persistence, and a long-term commitment to the process. But it’s possible for most people with proper training programs and protein consumption. Muscle building is often a ...