Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. A major form of it is coronary artery disease, which ...

The mechanical environment of smooth muscle cells and the surrounding extracellular matrix orchestrates vascular tone, tissue remodelling and pathology. Smooth muscle cells reside within a fibrous ...

The contractile function of smooth muscle relies on the dynamic interplay of three principal cytoskeletal networks: actin filaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules. Actin polymerisation and ...

Every movement we make, from blinking to sprinting, depends on the ability of muscle fibers to contract in a rapid and ...

Coronary artery disease is one of the most common forms of heart disease and a major cause of death. It develops when fatty ...

The heart can create new routes for blood around blocked arteries. Researchers traced how these natural bypasses form in mice.

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 ...

A research team has found that specific immune cells can connect with muscle fibers in a lightning-fast, neuron-like way to promote healing. These cells deliver quick pulses of calcium, triggering ...

Biohybrid robots work by combining biological components like muscles, plant material, and even fungi with non-biological materials. While we are pretty good at making the non-biological parts work, ...

Losing muscle strength is a natural part of aging. At the core of this decline is a drop in the number of muscle stem cells (MuSCs), the specialized cells responsible for maintaining and regenerating ...

Muscle memory isn't just about muscles; it's your brain and nervous system adapting to repeated movements, making them automatic. Previously trained muscles also retain structural changes, allowing ...