Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength ...
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...
Maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) is a key determinant of human strength, mobility and functional performance. While muscle morphology contributes to MVC force, neural factors—particularly cortical ...
Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) without affecting depolarization-induced calcium release. The ...
The findings could have implications for robotics, prosthetics and energy efficient machines. John McGrath and José Alvarado with HillBot, a robot designed to test parameters of muscle strength and ...
Abstract: Quantitatively deciphering the relationship between muscle activation and thickness deformation is essential for diagnosing muscle-related diseases and monitoring muscle health (e.g., ...
People who suffer from the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness that can affect any of the muscles we use to blink, smile or even move our body around. Researchers have ...
The sarcomere is the functional unit of striated muscle contraction. Previous studies have provided valuable information about the sarcomeric proteins and modulators that are necessary for activation ...
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