A protein best known for protecting the ends of chromosomes also helps muscle stem cells preserve their identity and repair ...

A sulfur-based compound called LASSS appears to protect and supercharge a key protein involved in repairing damaged muscle.

Building functional human muscle in the laboratory has long been a goal of regenerative medicine, but one stubborn obstacle remains: real muscle is not just a mass of cells. Its strength and function ...

Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Collagen supplements help improve bone mineral density, strength, and ...

Combining lab-grown muscle tissue with a series of flexible mechanical joints has led to the development of an artificial hand that can grip and make gestures. The breakthrough shows the way forward ...

Sometimes nature provides the best blueprints for building effective robots. It also can provide the best material. Billions of years of natural selection has built some pretty impressive machinery, ...

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: ...

When a house is hit by a hurricane, you must first remove the damaged parts before reconstruction can begin. The same applies to our muscles after injuries—and now researchers from Aarhus University ...

For now, the most evidence-backed strategies for maintaining muscle as you age remain consistent: prioritize resistance training, eat enough protein, and stay active. If you want to dig even deeper, ...