Muscle-on-chip systems are three-dimensional human muscle cell bundles cultured on collagen scaffolds. A Stanford University research team sent some of these systems to the International Space Station ...

Creatine and protein powder are popular supplements for muscle health. Learn what happens to your muscles when you take creatine and protein powder.

PICALM, a protein boosted by exercise and fasting, plays a critical role in muscle cell development. It controls cellular ...

Sleep is often seen as a time when the body simply rests, but science shows it is actually one of the most active periods for ...

Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system. MIT engineers have now found that exercise can also have benefits at the level of individual ...

Many people underestimate the importance of sleep, thinking it is simply a time when the body shuts down. In reality, sleep ...

As we age, our muscles atrophy. Earlier this year, researchers found that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a protein critical in skeletal muscle development loses its functionality due to nitration as ...

Here’s why some muscle groups respond faster (or slower) to strength training—and what you can do about it.

Don't let post-workout soreness sideline your fitness goals. Discover the specific nutrient combinations that tell your body ...

Before Adam Sharples became a molecular physiologist studying muscle memory, he played professional rugby. Over his years as an athlete, he noticed that he and his teammates seemed to return to form ...