A new study has mapped cellular signaling networks between bone and skeletal muscle, identifying key ligand-receptor pairs that facilitate communication between cells. The research revealed a complex network of molecular pathways that coordinate tissue maintenance and remodeling, with implications for understanding musculoskeletal diso...
SourceEditorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University·JournalBone Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2026
A higher testosterone level does not always indicate well-being in men, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. Muscle health and inflammation are linked to testosterone levels, but symptoms like fatigue and depression have weaker connections.
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New research identifies 'general motor skills' as crucial for world-class performance across various athletic disciplines. World-class experts show fewer inefficiencies in elastic tissue motions compared to regional-level and novice competitors.
Participants who took the supplement showed improvements in grip strength, lower body mobility, and reductions in body weight. The supplement appeared to reduce stem cell turnover, regulate immune function, and influence gene activity related to stress response.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateApr 21, 2025
Researchers have developed a bioreactor that can produce over 10 grams of chicken muscle for cultured meat applications. The system enables cell distribution, alignment, contractility, and improved food-related properties, making it a practical alternative to vascular-based methods.
SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 16, 2025
Using intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide stent implantation reduces death, stent thrombosis, and repeat procedures in severely calcified lesions. IVI outperforms conventional angiography in improving patient outcomes.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 15, 2025
Researchers developed an ultra-compact transparent ultrasonic transducer for simultaneous high-resolution ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging. This technology improves diagnostic sensitivity by providing detailed information about tissue vasculature, thereby enhancing early cancer detection.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 16, 2024
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Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, has made significant contributions to the understanding of atherosclerosis through his research on inflammation, thrombosis, and treatment breakthroughs. His work has led to major advances in diagnosis and therapy, including the development of a cardiovascular 'polypill' that reduces cardiovascular mortality.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·DateDec 4, 2024
A new study found that the heart sends signals to the brain to increase sleep after a heart attack, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. This communication between the heart and brain is mediated through the immune system and can lead to improved recovery and reduced risk of further cardiovascular events.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalNature·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 30, 2024
A study found that using an orbital atherectomy device to remove calcium from blocked coronary arteries before stenting procedures did not improve patient outcomes. The device was used on patients with moderately severe calcification, rather than extreme cases, and did not show significant benefits.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·DateOct 29, 2024
Researchers used ex vivo lentiviral gene therapy to treat MPS IVA in mice, achieving partial correction of bone pathology and complete correction of heart pathology. The study suggests potential for novel therapies to treat patients with MPS IVA.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalHuman Gene Therapy·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 25, 2024
A study from Goethe University Frankfurt reveals that venomous crustaceans, specifically remipede crabs in Mexican cenote caves, contain a variety of toxins with pharmacological potential. The xibalbines peptides effectively inhibit potassium channels and activate signaling pathways involved in pain sensitization.
SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalBMC Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 4, 2024
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University of California San Diego researchers used cryo-electron microscopy to capture the first 3-D images of a key muscle receptor, shedding light on why newborn humans develop slowly while cows mature quickly. The study's findings may help develop future treatments for muscular disorders.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateJul 31, 2024
Researchers created a new cell model to study the effects of senescence on lung fibroblasts. Senescent alveolar epithelial cells triggered fibrotic activation in lung fibroblasts, which was attenuated by senolytic therapy.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2024
A team of researchers has made a breakthrough discovery about the mysterious condition known as 'happy hypoxia,' which affects some COVID-19 patients despite critically low blood-oxygen saturation. Elevated hemoglobin levels in certain patients' blood may play a key role in enabling the respiratory system to sustain low oxygen levels w...
SourceNew Jersey Institute of Technology·JournalBiological Cybernetics·DateJun 17, 2024
Researchers use light instead of electricity to stimulate muscle contraction, achieving more precise control and reduced fatigue in a study using mice. The optogenetic method could have broad clinical utility for people with paralysis or amputation.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Robotics·DateMay 22, 2024
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Researchers from GIST and MIT CSAIL develop a MultiSenseBadmpton dataset to enhance badminton performance analysis and AI-based coaching. The dataset captures joint movements, muscle signals, and gaze movements of badminton players.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalScientific Data·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 6, 2024
Researchers found that daily cranberry extract consumption for 28 days improved running speeds by 1.5% and reduced post-exercise blood lactate levels. The study also showed increased muscle oxygenation rates and slower deoxygenation.
SourceConcordia University·JournalPhysical Activity and Nutrition·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 19, 2024
The T2oFu method offers a new approach to quantitative phase and polarization-sensitive tomography, enabling high-contrast images of muscle fibers with implications for diagnosing skeletal myopathies. The technique has been successfully tested on heart tissue samples with cardiac amyloidosis, providing promising results.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 13, 2024
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Researchers develop nanofibrous matrices containing MXene nanoparticles to aid in muscle regeneration. The study reveals molecular mechanisms behind the effects of MXene nanoparticles on muscle growth, suggesting a promising avenue for treating volumetric muscle loss and muscle-related ailments.
SourcePusan National University·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 24, 2024
Researchers found that declawing larger cat species results in significantly lighter muscle density and mass, particularly in the deep digital flexors, leading to reduced strength and functionality. This study highlights the cruelty of declawing practices on exotic animals.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAnimals·TypeObservational study·DateJul 31, 2023
Researchers have developed ultra-small and flexible probes that can record single-neuron activity deep within the brains of rats, eliminating the need for invasive surgery. The devices were implanted through blood vessels with no significant impact on brain function or behavior.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateJul 20, 2023
A new study found an association between lower extremity spasticity and cryptorchidism treatment in boys with cerebral palsy. Boys with more severe spasticity were especially likely to have had the surgery, suggesting a potential link between affected muscles and testicle development.
SourceWiley·JournalDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurology·DateJun 7, 2023
A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine explores the treatment and management of cerebral palsy, including spasticity management and pain relief. The articles discuss various approaches to managing spasticity, such as enteral baclofen use and botulinum neurotoxinA injections, aiming to improve care and quali...
SourceIOS Press·JournalJournal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 31, 2023
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A new study found that marathon running causes significant damage to extrinsic foot muscles, while intrinsic muscles are less affected. The research suggests that marathon runners can take steps to prevent injuries by prioritizing recovery and muscle fatigue management.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalScandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports·TypeObservational study·DateMay 23, 2023
A study by Oregon State University found that a metal bar installed on the crab-sorting table can reduce the strain on fishermen's bodies and prevent injuries. The researchers tested different banger bar configurations and found that higher bars and triangular bars were the most effective in reducing muscle activity and joint moment.
SourceOregon State University·JournalApplied Ergonomics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2023
A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has developed a bio-inspired model that simulates variable stiffness flaps on an airfoil to improve lift. The study used reinforcement learning to optimize the stiffness levels, resulting in significant improvements compared to traditional single-stiffness models.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics·DateApr 6, 2023
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A new PET/CT scanner prototype has shown promising results in preclinical testing, offering higher resolution and accurate tumor assessment. The scanner aims to enhance treatment planning for head and neck cancers, which have a low five-year survival rate and high recurrence rate.
Automated AI body composition tools achieved high technical adequacy rates (97.8-99.1%) in a large sample of external abdominal CT scans. The results support the generalizability and potential for widespread adoption of these tools, which can help build trust among radiologists and physicians.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 22, 2023
Researchers at Texas A&M University are testing Raman spectroscopy as a diagnostic tool for Lyme disease, which shows promise in accurately identifying infected individuals. The new test could improve Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment outcomes for both humans and animals.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology·DateJan 6, 2023
The UMass Lowell-led team aims to understand how proteins affect biting function in animals, with potential applications in treating diseases like muscular dystrophy. The research will involve studying molecular properties of myosin, a fibrous motor protein, and its impact on muscle force and velocity.
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Research suggests exercise-induced activation of peripheral systems, such as muscle, gut, and liver, may affect neural plasticity and cognitive health. Circulating cathepsin B (CTSB) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BNDF) have been found to possess robust neuroprotective effects.
SourceIOS Press·JournalBrain Plasticity·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2022
MIT researchers have developed a magnet-based system to track muscle length during movement, which could improve the accuracy of prosthetic limb control. The system uses small magnets implanted in muscle and measures distances between them using a credit-card-sized sensor.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology·DateOct 25, 2022
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a method to directly measure the strength of skeletal muscle myotubes by analyzing wrinkles formed on an elastic substrate when stimulated with electric pulses. This new technique is more sensitive than existing measures and has great potential for accelerating drug discover...
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 3, 2022
A new study found that customized digital alerts via an electronic health record system significantly increased the number of guideline-directed medications prescribed for heart failure patients. The alerts improved medication use by over a quarter of patients, translating to one medication addition per every 14 alerts received.
SourceAmerican College of Cardiology·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateApr 3, 2022
Researchers have developed microbubbles that can acoustically detect blood oxygen levels, showing a strong correlation between oxygen concentration and acoustic bubble response. This innovation has the potential to benefit medicine and imaging by evaluating oxygen-deprived regions of tumors and in the brain.
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Researchers at LSU Health have rediscovered the correct anatomy of the hip muscles, finding that they do not join into a single tendon but instead attach to different regions. This discovery has significant implications for understanding the evolution of human upright gait and bipedal locomotion.
SourceLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center·JournalThe Anatomical Record·TypeObservational study·DateNov 8, 2021
A Baylor University researcher led a study comparing pinniped craniofacial musculature and its potential role in aquatic feeding, revealing unique adaptations in suction- and biting-specialist species. The study provides foundational data for further research on pinnipeds and their evolution of functional morphology.
SourceBaylor University·JournalJournal of Anatomy·DateNov 2, 2021
Researchers published safety and efficacy data for a novel nusinersen drug delivery method via subcutaneous intrathecal catheter system (SIC) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients. The study found improvements in arm and hand function, but no significant changes in motor scales or muscle force.
SourceClinic for Special Children·JournalMuscle & Nerve·DateOct 25, 2021
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A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a Human-on-a-Chip technology in modeling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) pathology. The system reproduces assays used in clinics to assess ALS deficits, showing promise for accelerated drug development and treatment screening.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalAdvanced Therapeutics·DateAug 11, 2020
Research investigates links between dental occlusion, temporomandibular joints, and vision. Malocclusions, myopia, astigmatism, and cross-bite prevalence found in patients with malocclusions, suggesting a clinical connection.
SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalThe Open Dentistry Journal·DateNov 3, 2016
Scientists have reconstructed the soft tissue of a 380 million-year-old armored fish using synchrotron X-rays. The study reveals well-developed neck musculature and powerful abdominal muscles in early vertebrates, challenging previous assumptions about fossil interpretation.
SourceEuropean Synchrotron Radiation Facility·JournalScience·DateJun 13, 2013
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Scientists have discovered miraculously preserved musculature in 380 million-year-old fossil fishes from north-west Australia. This finding helps understand the evolution of neck and abdominal muscles in ancient vertebrates.
A recent study found that musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound volume increased significantly among non-radiologists, particularly podiatrists, from 2000 to 2009. The study's findings raise concerns about self-referral and the potential for increased healthcare costs.
SourceAmerican College of Radiology·JournalJournal of the American College of Radiology·DateFeb 1, 2012
A study by University of Illinois-Chicago researchers found that a plasminogen system component called PAI-1 actually enhances muscle regeneration when deficient. This suggests the plasminogen system may have multiple roles in muscle repair and offers potential therapeutic targets for aging and degenerative diseases.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed HARP MRI to provide detailed heart muscle images in minutes, not hours. The system uses harmonic phase magnetic resonance imaging and software modifications to produce high-quality images of heart function.