Researchers at Arizona State University are developing bio-inspired robotic "muscles" that will enable robots to operate in ...

University of Nottingham provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. University of Lincoln provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. A recent study suggests that these ...

Every movement your body makes depends on a microscopic chemical balance within individual cells. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed a high-sensitivity method to analyze ...

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly due to underlying medical conditions. Other factors can contribute, like ...

Jose Areta received research funding from the Alliance for Potato Research and Education. With millions of people now using weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, understanding what impact this ...

Muscle cramps are the worst. Whether it's a side stitch during a run or a rogue "charley horse" that wakes you up at 3 in the morning, cramps can be incredibly painful and annoying. Cramps seem to ...

Compounds in green tea can reprogram muscle metabolism to boost insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, according to new findings that further our understanding of why this ancient drink has long ...

Duchenne therapy may be evolving from slowing disease to reversing it—with RNA approaches offering the prospect of restoring function. Ongoing research will determine if these advances can deliver ...

A blink of an eye seems natural and instantaneous, but is it? Without a functioning eyelid, the eye can become dry, irritated and eventually lose the ability to see clearly. Now, a team of UCLA ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed obesity and diabetes care by helping millions shed excess weight—but new mouse research suggests the popular drug may also subtly sap muscle strength, even ...

Your muscles aren’t just for lifting heavy objects and looking good in photos—they’re actually functioning as a sophisticated chemical factory that produces brain-boosting compounds essential for ...

You probably already know that it's important to build and maintain muscle, but there may be additional benefits beyond just physical health. New studies show a correlation between muscle and ...