Musculoskeletal disorders are a primary cause of disability worldwide, especially in aging societies like Japan. As individuals age, reductions in muscle mass and physical activity weaken the body's ...

Polymeric ion compounds can bind together with plasmid DNA to form a drug delivery vehicle for intramuscular injection. The team found that their new compound shows effective delivery of pDNA over ...

Eli Lilly is beefing up muscle health R&D, partnering with Juvena Therapeutics in a deal that includes an upfront fee and more than $650 million in milestones. The partners will use Juvena’s ...

We have identified a macrophage population "Mrep" that plays an essential role in muscle repair. However, in Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva ...

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are changing how millions lose weight, but they come with a hidden drawback: they can strip away muscle along with fat, sometimes making up nearly half of the ...

The contraction of smooth muscle is an essential process underpinning diverse physiological functions ranging from gastrointestinal motility to vascular regulation. At its core, smooth muscle ...

Muscle power declines faster than strength, and it’s the missing link to aging strong, preventing falls, and living longer. Discover the science of sarcopenia and the “Power Trifecta” method to build ...