Scientists discover that muscles repair themselves by moving thousands of internal nuclei, a rapid process that is key after ...

Researchers have identified the role of the large Maf transcription factor family in regulating fast twitch muscle fibers. A mouse model lacking Maf expression in the skeletal muscles exhibited a ...

Here, five workout mistakes that are holding you back from serious muscle growth—and some simple ways to get right back on ...

New research confirms that despite natural declines, it’s absolutely possible to regain strength, rebuild muscle and stay independent well into older adulthood.

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.

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Biological muscles act as flexible actuators, generating force naturally and with an impressive range of motion.

Most humans move a lot less than our ancestors did, a change in use which is likely reflected in the composition of muscles themselves. Understanding our muscle makeup is a key step towards improving ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

Much like their name implies, the quadricep muscles were once thought to be a set of four muscles, with the name “quad” translating to “four or fourth” in Latin. However, it has since been discovered ...