An experimental study in Science Advances shows that statins, primarily fluvastatin in these experiments, may promote ...

A new study suggests that statins may activate inflammatory "danger signals" inside muscle cells, leading to weakness and ...

Translational proof-of-concept studies for gene therapeutics often match the payload gene sequence to the preclinical animal model as this avoids immune responses that could compromise drug efficacy.

Ageing is characterized by rigidity of chest wall, alveolar enlargement and alterations in the elasticity of the lungs 1. Consequently, vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced ...

A new treatment platform developed by researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was able to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) of the full-length DMD gene into preclinical models of ...

Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may melt fat, but at the cost of muscle mass. A new review reveals how to protect your strength while reaping the benefits. Study: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...

Critics claim that drugs like semaglutide and other GLP-1s can dangerously sap away our muscle mass, but what does the current science actually tell us? Reading time 5 minutes It’s hard to go a day ...

New research reveals deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone ...

Japanese researchers have transplanted human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in a primate model of myocardial infarction and were able to restore heart muscle and function in monkeys. Developed ...

Testosterone is the main sex hormone for men. While it’s most known for its role in sexual health, testosterone also plays a vital role in maintaining muscle mass, strength, and bone density, in ...

Your thigh is made up of a few different groups of muscles. The thigh is an important part of your body because your thighs bear most of your body’s weight! It’s consequently important to keep your ...