Researchers have identified the role of the large Maf transcription factor family in regulating fast twitch muscle fibers. A mouse model lacking Maf expression in the skeletal muscles exhibited a ...
This genetic model suggests otherwise, indicating that coupled gating or other mechanical interactions, rather than CICR, drive activation of uncoupled RyR1 channels. Interestingly, the researchers ...
If your fitness goal is to up the ante on endurance, pack more power into your sprint, or supercharge your strength gains in the gym, it’s worth exploring – what are the different muscle fiber types?
Hidden inside every organ, microscopic fibers form a scaffolding that quietly shapes how we move, think, and heal. For the ...
In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Jyoti K. Jaiswal about his latest research into gene therapies for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2B. I am a cell biologist interested in understanding ...
Most fitness-minded people have probably heard of fast- and slow-twitch muscle fibers. However, the distinction can be somewhat mysterious, especially in the context of understanding how it relates to ...
When you picture different athletes—marathon runners, gymnasts, and Olympic weightlifters, for example—you likely categorize them instinctively by their height, size, and build. But the differences in ...
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