Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury—a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults. A UCLA study conducted in ...

Researchers discovered that stem cells in aged muscle accumulate a protective protein that slows their ability to repair ...

In simple terms, stem cells that don’t build up enough of the NDRG1 protein eventually die off. What remains is a group of cells that repair muscle more slowly but are tougher and more resilient, able ...

Strength training strengthens muscles, improves blood glucose control, and is said to reduce the risk of cardiovascular ...

When a car accident or athletic injury destroys more than 20% of a muscle's mass, the body faces a problem it often can't ...

Researchers in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources have developed a novel line of bovine embryonic stem ...

Forget the myth that frailty is a mandatory part of aging; dietitians reveal the specific protein-packed staples that keep ...

Key takeawaysUCLA researchers studying mice discovered that stem cells in aged muscle accumulate a protective protein called ...

Skeletal muscle and cardiovascular diseases continue to pose significant challenges to public health, affecting a wide range ...

“For many cell-based therapies, progress comes from connecting the right pieces at the right moment,” Klein said. “When ...

Lentils are one of the most underrated superfoods. They are inexpensive, shelf-stable, easy to prepare and packed with ...