Losing muscle strength is a natural part of aging. At the core of this decline is a drop in the number of muscle stem cells ...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that influence your health.AI-Generated Image By now, most people are aware that protein intake, strength training, and excess calorie intake all contribute ...

A muscle patch crafted from stem cells has improved cardiac function in monkeys with heart disease. It is now being tested in a small number of people, with early results from the first recipient ...

Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those ...

GLP-1 drugs have been accused of stealing muscle along with fat, but the evidence suggests the scare may say more about sloppy measurement than about biology. A new study finds that much of the ...

Before Adam Sharples became a molecular physiologist studying muscle memory, he played professional rugby. Over his years as an athlete, he noticed that he and his teammates seemed to return to form ...

Researchers have found that consuming lower amounts of protein-rich foods may negatively affect physical functioning as people grow older, underscoring the vital function protein plays in preserving ...

Watching older family members slowly grow weaker with age is something most of us dread, but have come to accept as ...