Skeletal muscle is integral to whole-body homeostasis, enabling movement and contributing substantially to metabolic regulation. Recent advances have illuminated the ability of muscle tissue to adapt ...

In a recently published article, the executive director of OMNI spotlights the remarkable but largely forgotten legacy of a ...

Dr. Kevin Campbell, professor and chair of molecular physiology and biophysics at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A ...

PJ Koopmans' curiosity led him to the cell and molecular biology graduate program at the U of A, where he now investigates the molecular mechanisms that regulate muscle mass and exercise adaptations.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Exercise builds muscle—we just don’t really know why. It might ...

Can muscles remember their younger, fitter selves? Muscle physiology lore has long held that it is easier to regain muscle mass in once-fit muscles than build it anew, especially as we age. But ...

To understand what causes muscle fatigue, it’s worth looking at what exactly muscle fatigue is. If you exercise regularly, you may be familiar with the sensation of a dull ache in your muscles or ...