A. Fluorescent immunostaining of PDGFRα, showing mesenchymal progenitors, laminin surrounding skeletal muscle, and AR. Arrows indicate mesenchymal progenitors expressing AR, arrowheads indicate ...

- 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) ...

A research team led by Biological Sciences Asst. Prof. Nicolai Konow will work across disciplines to develop a deeper understanding of how muscles function. “Everything has to be broken down to its ...

Study uncovers a polyphenol's mechanism in enhancing mitochondrial calcium uptake and muscle bioenergetics during aging. Study: Mitochondrial calcium uptake declines during aging and is directly ...

Tissue-resident macrophages can originate from embryonic or adult hematopoiesis. They play important roles in a wide range of biological processes including tissue remodeling during organogenesis, ...

Physical activity and skeletal muscle function determine our quality of life, our independence and our life expectancy. "Skeletal muscles and movement are at the heart of health and independence", ...

Two related studies published today in Nature Metabolism show that a specialized intracellular recycling ...

You could also get technical and test your grip strength with a device that you squeeze called a dynamometer; an average ...

As we age, the muscles we rely on for daily activities tend to become less reliable. With enough decline, even normal ...