Researchers have identified a protein that’s critical to the development of skeletal muscle mass and strength and the tissue’s ability to metabolize glucose. They say their findings may lead to ...

Walking represents one of humanity’s most fundamental movements, yet its potential for muscle development remains surprisingly underappreciated. While often relegated to the category of light cardio ...

Cal wide receiver Dazmin "Daz" James, whose physical development this past year drew national attention, has entered the ...

University of Delaware’s Mona Batish is a molecular biologist. She studies circular RNAs formed as a result of so-called molecular mistakes that occur when a strand of RNA — the ribonucleic acid that ...

Building a stronger, more defined physique happens in the kitchen just as much as the gym. While many fitness enthusiasts obsess over workout routines, exercise scientists confirm that without proper ...

Researchers have generated mice lacking the estrogen receptor beta gene, both fiber-specific and muscle stem cell-specific, which resulted in abnormalities in the growth and regeneration of skeletal ...

When looking to gain muscle, it’s no secret that exercise and proper nutrition are key. Additionally, numerous factors contribute to the rate of muscle gain, including your training experience, sex, ...

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind roadmap of how human skeletal muscle develops, including the formation of muscle stem cells. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Eli and ...

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