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 ...

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 (MuSCs), the specialized cells responsible for maintaining and regenerating ...

Whether you’re playing chess, playing center field or performing on stage, your body draws energy from tiny organelles within ...

As we age, our muscles atrophy. Earlier this year, researchers found that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a protein critical in skeletal muscle development loses its functionality due to nitration as ...

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 ...

A compound in aged garlic extract may help reduce age-related muscle decline by activating anti-aging pathways connecting fat tissue, the brain, and muscles. Can a compound found in a common kitchen ...

Discover how magnesium and vitamin D support immune function and energy in different ways. Learn which nutrient may matter ...

B cells are white blood cells that form a core part of the body's adaptive immune system, enabling it to recognize specific infections, remember them, and mount a targeted response by producing ...