X‑rays shed new light on regulation of muscle contraction Date: April 19, 2011 Source: European Synchrotron Radiation Facility Summary: More than 200 years ago, Luigi Galvani discovered that the ...

Now that the group has shown that exercising muscle can promote nerve growth at the cellular level, they plan to study how targeted muscle stimulation can be used to grow and heal damaged nerves ...

A new study from the University of Sydney has revealed how type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart's structure and energy ...

Rice University scientists have used light-activated molecular machines to trigger intercellular calcium wave signals, revealing a powerful new strategy for controlling cellular activity, according to ...

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

Actomyosin is a protein complex composed of actin and myosin. It is found in muscle fibers where it plays a role in muscle contraction.

Powerful Imaging Technique Provides New Insights Into Muscle Contraction Researchers capture the first 3-D images of the structure of a key muscle receptor.

All living beings, big or small, are formed through the hard work of many different cells. To keep the body ready for any ...

Rapid and reversible regulation of cell contraction and mechanotransduction in cells is now possible using optogenetics. Studies of cell contractility and mechanotransduction rely on chemical ...