The sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is a specialised organelle in skeletal muscle fibres that plays a pivotal role in regulating calcium dynamics crucial for muscle contraction and relaxation. Acting as ...

Male hormones (androgens), as their name implies, have an important role in promoting the formation of male sexual characteristics (secondary sexual characteristics). In addition, androgens have ...

Cropped shot of a female doctor showing result of radiography on digital tablet to patient and giving diagnosis. Doctor talking to patient about medical treatment after surgery. This story is part of ...

From arthritis and heart failure to diabetes and menopause, many conditions are associated with muscle weakness and increased fat deposits. Now a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the ...

Scientists improve on 3D bioprinting research by investigating the effects of neural cell integration into bioprinted muscle constructs to accelerate functional muscle regeneration. Wake Forest ...

The human body is a marvel and one that kids can be absolutely fascinated by. What is the foundation of the entire thing: the skeleton. That solid base that allows and restricts the way that we move.