Muscle stem cells (MuSCs) are essential for nearly all aspects of muscle biology, orchestrating muscle growth, maintenance, and repair. PAX7 is the canonical marker of MuSCs in most vertebrates and is ...

An experimental study in Science Advances shows that statins, primarily fluvastatin in these experiments, may promote ...

A single species of gut bacterium, one that thrives on the fiber-rich foods central to the Mediterranean diet, boosted forelimb grip strength by roughly 30% in mice, according to a study published ...

Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system. MIT engineers have now found that exercise can also have benefits at the level of individual ...

Aging muscle releases few protective vesicles, weakening signals that curb tumor growth, while exercise restores ...