Sarcopenia is a common disorder in older people, characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and function, a condition that can significantly affect quality of life and increase the risk of falls ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that stimulating expression of a protein naturally produced by the human body can be a strategy to combat loss ...

Explore how researchers are using next-generation CRISPR therapies to target the root cause of muscle degeneration.

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on May 15, 2026, titled “Extracellular vesicles released by ...

In type 2 diabetes, muscle strength is reduced, and the ability of the muscles to take up glucose is impaired. A new study has identified a gene that is linked to muscle weakness. The research showed ...

There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics. But at the Olympics – and at almost all professional sporting events – you rarely ...

Every dog owner knows how hard it can be to say no to "puppy-dog eyes," but a new study shines light on how canine facial expressions evolved and why humans are able to understand them so well.