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NO ARM DAY WORKOUT is complete without a solid biceps pump. The big arm muscles are one of the most popular points of focus for mass-obsessed gym bros, and for good reason. The biceps take up a prime ...

Gut dysmotility is common after ischemic stroke, but the mechanism underlying this response is unknown. Under homeostasis, gut motility is regulated by the neurons of ...

Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the male urogenital system; however, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unclear. This study integrated two cohort profile ...

The goal of the study was to develop a system that can adjust the electrical muscle stimulation parameters for individuals when sharing experiences with stimulation by sensing the degree of muscle ...

Lymphatic vessel networks are important for various biological processes; thus, incorporating them into engineered constructs can have both research and clinical implications. Engineered lymphatic ...

In movies, exploring the body up close often involves shrinking to microscopic sizes and taking harrowing rides through the blood. Thanks to a new virtual model, you can journey through a ...

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