It sounds simple, but it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Try it: Squeeze your hand into a fist. Do you feel your forearm ...

Interactive Physiology 2.0 also touches upon common cardiovascular pathologies to illustrate the clinical significance of the concepts learned. Hypertension: High blood pressure, which can lead to ...

When robots are built with biological materials, they have the potential to achieve remarkable behaviors typically only seen ...

Muscle-derived branched-chain amino acids support thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue, thereby helping maintain body temperature during impaired muscle function or physiological stress.

A research team has discovered that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a major omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, directly relaxes smooth muscle in the male reproductive tract by blocking specific calcium ...

This dual cross-linking design lets the muscle switch stiffness on demand. In lab tests, its stiffness jumps from about 213 ...

Discover how EMG sensors turn muscle signals into digital inputs for innovative projects. Learn setup tips, challenges, and ...

To experiment with “playing” the strands of a web like the vibrating strings of a musical instrument, scientists at MIT used the web of a tropical tent-web spider (Cyrtophora citricola). A rattlesnake ...

In a significant stride forward in the field of bio-inspired robotics, researchers have engineered artificial muscles powered ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

The mysteries of muscle cramps abound. Affecting everyone from everyday runners to the the San Francisco 49ers and international soccer stars, most experts still ask what causes cramps and how we can ...

Muscle atrophy or wasting is a loss of muscle mass caused by weakening and shrinking muscles. Several possible causes of muscle atrophy exist, including certain medical conditions, such as amyotrophic ...