Understanding how muscle deteriorates could help researchers extend the human health span. “When you ask most older adults ...

In work published in Nature Biotechnology, Rubin and his research group turned to 3D cell culture to take on the problem of generating sufficient satellite cells for regenerative therapies. 2 ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. By its name and nature, heart failure doesn’t ...

Muscle tissue from aged mice seven days after injury. Left: Aged mice with normal NDRG1 levels show slower regeneration with smaller muscle fibers. Right: Aged mice in which NDRG1 was recently blocked ...

Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury - a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults. A new UCLA study conducted in mice reveals an unexpected cause: Stem cells in aged muscle accumulate ...

A new research paper suggests scientists are working on designing robots that could live on muscle cells like humans, ditching gears and motors. Led by Dr. Su Ryon Shin of Harvard Medical School, ...

A new study reveals that vesicles packed with healthy mitochondria can supercharge tissue repair and combat chronic disease, paving the way for next-generation regenerative treatments. Study: ...

A science-backed deep dive into how creatine enhances muscle growth, supports brain health, and improves mood, memory, and ...