Stimulating muscle fibers with magnets causes them to grow in the same direction, aligning muscle cells within tissue. The findings offer a simpler, less time-consuming way for medical researchers to ...

Different types of liver disease are leading to distinct signatures of muscle loss, according to a new study that could help ...

For people living with advanced liver disease, the illness affects much more than the liver itself. One of the most serious complications is the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength, a condition ...

Building functional human muscle in the laboratory has long been a goal of regenerative medicine, but one stubborn obstacle remains: real muscle is not just a mass of cells. Its strength and function ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...