Biological muscles act as flexible actuators, generating force naturally and with an impressive range of motion.

"Muscle shirt" may soon take on a whole new meaning if new research out of Washington University in St. Louis pans out. A team has found a way to use bacteria to produce synthetic muscle proteins, ...

Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that a protein excreted by type I (slow) muscle fibers, key to muscle endurance, can cause surrounding myoblasts, ...

(Nanowerk News) Electrically powered artificial muscle fibers (EAMFs) are emerging as a revolutionary power source for advanced robotics and wearable devices. Renowned for their exceptional mechanical ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. That’s my takeaway from a new study ...

Researchers have created a new type of fiber that can perform like a muscle actuator, in many ways better than other options that exist today. And, most importantly, these muscle-like fibers are ...

Muscle memory isn't just about muscles; it's your brain and nervous system adapting to repeated movements, making them ...

The double helix of DNA is one of the most iconic symbols in science. By imitating the structure of this complex genetic molecule we have found a way to make artificial muscle fibers far more powerful ...

Study reveals 20 DNA markers in fast-twitch muscle that predict age within 4 years and explain why sprinting declines before ...

Most humans move a lot less than our ancestors did, a change in use which is likely reflected in the composition of muscles themselves. Understanding our muscle makeup is a key step towards improving ...

Muscle knots are highly irritated muscle fibers that have tightened into a ball in one area of your muscle. These painful, tender spots can feel sore and often occur in your upper back, shoulders, or ...

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly ...