New research describes how nerve cells and muscle cells communicate through electrical signals during development -- a phenomenon known as bioelectricity. The communication, which takes place via ...

An analysis of MRI scans using artificial intelligence resulted in the production of a reference growth standard and a fast, reproducible way to measure indicators of lean muscle mass in developing ...

University of Delaware’s Mona Batish is a molecular biologist. She studies circular RNAs formed as a result of so-called molecular mistakes that occur when a strand of RNA — the ribonucleic acid that ...

Walking represents one of humanity’s most fundamental movements, yet its potential for muscle development remains surprisingly underappreciated. While often relegated to the category of light cardio ...

Is there a ‘best time under tension’ for building muscle? We spoke to a sports science expert to find out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

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Time under tension (TUT) is an approach predominantly found in weightlifting, but not exclusively. As the name suggests, it refers to the time muscles spend activated (or under contraction) during an ...

We all have our routines and preferences. Some are early birds who love to kickstart their day with energy at the gym, while others prefer to blow off steam after a long day by going all out in the ...

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at the age of 61 than those whose leisure-time physical ...