- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...

From arthritis and heart failure to diabetes and menopause, many conditions are associated with muscle weakness and increased fat deposits. Now a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the ...

Researchers at Kumamoto University have demonstrated that iron supplementation can significantly alleviate muscle pathology and functional decline in a mouse model of facioscapulohumeral muscular ...

Researchers at Kumamoto University have demonstrated that iron supplementation can significantly alleviate muscle pathology ...

From metabolic health to structural integrity, new dietary guidelines suggest you might need double the protein you ...

A cell therapy preserves muscle structure and function in laboratory mice with a type of disease similar to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to new research from the Smidt Heart Institute at ...

Regenxbio’s investigational gene therapy improved muscle function for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in a phase 1/2 study. After discussions with the FDA, the biotech has launched a ...

A single protein is a master regulator of mouse muscle function during aging, a new study finds. Blocking this protein increased muscle strength and endurance in old animals. It may play a role in age ...

Neck muscles have an essential role in supporting and stabilizing your neck. More than 20 muscles are working to keep your head supported and moving. Your neck muscles have a range of responsibilities ...