For the first time, scientists have shown that heart muscle cells can regrow after a heart attack in humans, a process that ...

Muscle-on-chip systems are three-dimensional human muscle cell bundles cultured on collagen scaffolds. A Stanford University research team sent some of these systems to the International Space Station ...

Despite being widely used by gym-goers, even one popular supplement has its limitations, according to new research.

Thirty marks the spot. Starting at this age, we begin to lose approximately three to eight percent of muscle mass per decade. With it, we also lose strength and mobility. Left unaddressed, this loss ...

Sarcopenia—reduced muscle mass, strength, and function—is often associated with aging and frequently impacts quality of life in the elderly. Individuals with sarcopenia are also prone to further ...

B cells are white blood cells that form a core part of the body's adaptive immune system, enabling it to recognize specific ...

I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...

Can weight loss reverse heart failure? A new study shows that heart muscle cells regain strength and muscle contractions ...

Engineers interested in creating artificial cells to deliver drugs to unhealthy parts of the body face a key challenge: for a ...