Inspired by the structure of muscles, an innovative new strategy for creating fiber actuators could lead to advances in robotics, prosthetics, and smart clothing, according to a Penn State led team of ...

During hibernation, brown bears spend up to six months lying almost completely still, without eating, drinking or exercising.

A new study has observed differences in the shape, structure and mechanical properties of nuclei in trained and untrained individuals, potentially helping to explain the anti-aging effects of exercise ...

- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...

Building functional human muscle in the laboratory has long been a goal of regenerative medicine, but one stubborn obstacle ...

Building functional human muscle in the laboratory has long been a goal of regenerative medicine, but one stubborn obstacle ...

We all have that friend who packs on muscle like it’s nothing, while the rest of us slog through our training week after week. Genetics explain some of the difference, but new research suggests your ...

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between your ...

Neck muscles have an essential role in supporting and stabilizing your neck. More than 20 muscles are working to keep your head supported and moving. Your neck muscles have a range of responsibilities ...