Prolonged sitting, bad posture and repetitive movements can create weak links in the muscular system that trigger ...

Researchers at Arizona State University are developing bio-inspired robotic "muscles" that will enable robots to operate in ...

Scientists have long-studied the role of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that helps control learning and movement, in order ...

How does dopamine control both movement and learning? New research reveals that acetylcholine acts as a "switch" for dopamine ...

Dealing with a sudden back injury or a stiff neck can be incredibly painful, often making it difficult to perform basic daily ...

Researchers have identified a mechanism by which acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter best known for its role in muscle control ...

Every movement your body makes depends on a microscopic chemical balance within individual cells. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed a high-sensitivity method to analyze ...

Adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to physiotherapy in hospitalized patients with severe heart failure (HF) — including recent heart transplant recipients and those with implanted ...

The interplay between gut microbiota and sarcopenia has emerged as a cutting-edge research topic in the medical field, garnering significant attention. Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome ...

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly due to underlying medical conditions. Other factors can contribute, like ...

Jose Areta received research funding from the Alliance for Potato Research and Education. With millions of people now using weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, understanding what impact this ...