An enzyme called Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 5 is a key factor in protein quality in heart muscle cells ...

A protein called B cell lymphoma 6 could be key to maintaining healthy muscle mass and potentially could be used to combat ...

Grafting patches of lab-grown muscle to the surface of the heart could offer a lifeline for people waiting for a transplant.

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Sheets of lab-grown muscle are being tested as a radical new treatment for heart attacks and heart failure. Promising results ...

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rosetta, the team found that the cells synchronize their behavior through voltage-gated calcium channels, the same type of channels used by animal neurons and muscle cells. “This evidence of how ...

UAF scientists have found microplastics in all marine species they’ve studied so; new results show transfer from mother seals ...

“For the first time, an animal muscle—in this case from a pig—derived from pluripotent stem cells not only exhibits the properties of real tissue but also spontaneous contractions,” said Dr. Tiburcy. ...

The mushroom compound ergothioneine may be a valuable resource for countering age-related diseases and promoting a more robust, active life.