https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/muscular_dystrophy/ Medical research on muscular dystrophy and myopathy. Read about the promise of stem cell research for muscular dystrophy patients, and successful treatments tested in dogs. en-us Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:42:52 EST Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:42:52 EST 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/muscular_dystrophy/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260115022812.htm New research suggests statins may protect adults with type 2 diabetes regardless of how low their predicted heart risk appears. In a large UK study, statin use was linked to fewer deaths and major cardiac events across all risk levels. Even those labeled “low risk” benefited, challenging long-held assumptions about who should receive preventive therapy. Side effects were rare and generally mild. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:17:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260115022812.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084122.htm A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and trigger a tiny but harmful calcium leak inside muscle cells. That leak may weaken muscles directly or activate processes that slowly break them down, offering a long-sought explanation for statin-related aches. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:06:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084122.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251125112506.htm Scientists discovered that more muscle and less hidden abdominal fat are linked to a younger biological brain age. Deep visceral fat appeared to accelerate brain aging, while muscle mass offered a protective effect. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:34:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251125112506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251124075330.htm 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 repair within seconds. The mechanism works in both injury and disease models. The discovery could inspire new treatments for muscle recovery and degeneration. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:06:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251124075330.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251015032318.htm Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content blunted the body’s muscle-building response. The results contradict previous findings about fattier foods enhancing synthesis, suggesting that food form and processing matter. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:02:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251015032318.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514163736.htm Scientists present current evidence for a new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy called delandistrogene moxeparvovec. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:37:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514163736.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250512165549.htm Researchers confirm and explore the role of estrogen-related receptors in regulating energy production in muscle cells during exercise. The findings indicate that developing a drug to boost estrogen-related receptors could be a powerful way to restore energy supplies in people with metabolic disorders, such as muscular dystrophy. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:55:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250512165549.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170657.htm Muscle cells contain their own circadian clocks and disrupting them with shift work can have a profound impact on aging, according to new research. Mon, 05 May 2025 17:06:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170657.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163231.htm A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein -- plant or animal-based -- make any difference to muscle gain? Second, does it matter if total daily protein intake is evenly distributed throughout the day? And third, does a moderate but sufficient daily protein intake influence any of these variables? The answer to all three questions is 'no,' the researchers found. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:32:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163231.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408122115.htm Researchers conducted a large-scale epidemiological study to explore the potential health benefits of high muscle strength in preventing type 2 diabetes (T2D) across varying levels of genetic risk. The study found that higher muscle strength was associated with over 40% lower risk of T2D, regardless of genetic susceptibility to T2D. The study highlights the importance of maintaining or improving muscle strength as a key strategy for preventing T2D. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:21:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408122115.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121800.htm A major trial of a promising gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy has fallen short, but researchers say the lessons learned could pave the way for better, more effective treatments. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:18:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121800.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326122932.htm A team has discovered a possible therapeutic approach to repair injured muscles either from aging or degenerative muscle disorders. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:29:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326122932.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318140909.htm Researchers focused on Myotonic Dystrophy 1 heart problems are testing a novel approach to restore normal function. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:09:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318140909.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305224003.htm Researchers combined advanced imaging techniques and theoretical physics to observe and explain how nanoclusters of the protein emerin form inside living cells. The study uncovers the molecular 'rules' driving the arrangement of emerin into nanoclusters and the mechanisms leading to their defective assembly in people with muscular dystrophy. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:40:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305224003.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122507.htm Scientists have identified novel genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), a common birth defect. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:07 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122507.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131112.htm A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found that a protein produced in the muscles helps manage the release of a hormone made in the pea-sized gland attached to the base of the brain. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:11:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131112.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123163521.htm Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are changing how millions lose weight, but they come with a hidden drawback: they can strip away muscle along with fat, sometimes making up nearly half of the weight lost. Scientists at the Salk Institute may have found a solution in a little-known protein called BCL6, which helps muscles stay strong. In mouse studies, boosting BCL6 reversed muscle weakness and shrinkage, hinting at a future where weight-loss shots could be paired with a muscle-preserving therapy. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:35:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123163521.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108143733.htm Unstable proteins are the main drivers of many different heritable diseases, according to a new study, including genetic disorders responsible for the formation of cataracts, and different types of rare neurological, developmental and muscle-wasting diseases. Unstable proteins are more likely to misfold and degrade, causing them to stop working or accumulate in harmful amounts inside cells. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:37:33 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108143733.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241231134131.htm A groundbreaking study has shed light on the complex interactions between dystrophin, a protein critical to muscle stability, and its partner protein, dystrobrevin, offering new pathways for understanding and treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:41:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241231134131.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223153410.htm A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaque precursors in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:34:10 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223153410.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241220191007.htm Physician-scientists found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and perhaps someday cure heart failure. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:10:07 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241220191007.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241216125639.htm A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration. Researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle stem cells. Current treatments can slow muscle damage, but don't address the root problem. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:56:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241216125639.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154111.htm Knowing the precise mechanisms by which MYC drives muscle growth could prove instrumental in creating therapies that reduce muscle loss from aging, potentially improving independence, mobility and health. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:41:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154111.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161132.htm StitchR, a new gene therapy technique, delivers large genes in two parts to treat muscular dystrophies by restoring critical proteins in animal models. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:11:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161132.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123411.htm A research team reported recently that heart muscle cells grown from induced pluripotent stem cells can integrate into the hearts of monkeys with a state of pressure overload. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:34:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123411.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123739.htm Exercise can have benefits at the level of neurons, through chemical and mechanical effects, researchers find. The discovery could inform exercise-related therapies for repairing damaged and deteriorating nerves. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:37:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123739.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025165751.htm A recent article highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of medically induced weight loss, particularly with the widespread use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications, celebrated for their effectiveness in treating obesity, have raised concerns regarding the potential for substantial muscle loss as part of the weight loss process. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:57:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025165751.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024145510.htm A new mouse model mimicking the liver symptoms of myotonic dystrophy type 1 -- the most prevalent form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy -- provides insight into why patients develop fatty liver disease and display hypersensitivity to medications, making treatment difficult. The new model opens avenues for screening new medications for liver toxicity prior to patient trials. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:55:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024145510.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173121.htm The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to results of a very large study. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:31:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173121.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926131913.htm With the global population ageing rapidly, sarcopenia, a condition that affects millions of older adults and severely diminishes their quality of life, is emerging as an urgent public health issue. Scientists have now identified a protein that regulates cellular clean-up, could also hold the key to new treatments for age-related muscle loss and muscle wasting in cancer patients, enhancing quality of life. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:19:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926131913.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240910120947.htm A new study shows that the body's muscles sense mechanical pressure. This new discovery has important implications for movement neuroscience and may improve the design of training and rehabilitation to relieve stiff muscles. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:09:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240910120947.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240820124529.htm A clinical trial has led to the approval of a treatment for patients with a rare, muscle-weakening disease called GNE myopathy. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:45:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240820124529.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240815124223.htm Researchers have developed a new two-photon fluorescence microscope that captures high-speed images of neural activity at cellular resolution. By imaging much faster and with less harm to brain tissue than traditional two-photon microscopy, the new approach could provide a clearer view of how neurons communicate in real time, leading to new insights into brain function and neurological diseases. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:42:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240815124223.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731140910.htm Using powerful new visualization technologies, researchers have captured the first 3-D images of the structure of a key muscle receptor, providing new insights on how muscles develop across the animal kingdom and setting the stage for possible future treatments for muscular disorders. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:09:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731140910.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154715.htm A gentle rumble ran under a researcher's feet as a rocket carrying her research -- live, human muscle cells grown on scaffolds fixed on tiny chips -- lifted off, climbed, and disappeared into the sky to the International Space Station National Laboratory. These chips would help her better understand muscle impairment, often seen in astronauts and older adults, and test drugs to counter the condition. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:47:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154715.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724191230.htm Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to new treatments for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:12:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724191230.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155152.htm In a finding that opens the door to the development of targeted therapies for various muscle disorders, newly published research identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration and growth of muscles following resistance exercise. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:51:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155152.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240717120903.htm A new gene therapy treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) shows promise of not only arresting the decline of the muscles of those affected by this inherited genetic disease, but perhaps, in the future, repairing those muscles. The research focuses on delivering a series of protein packets inside shuttle vectors to replace the defective DMD gene within the muscles.The gene for dystrophin is one of the largest in the human genome, and is difficult to fit inside a delivery shuttle. Instead of one shuttle, the new gene therapy uses a series of shuttles which take parts of the therapeutic gene inside the muscles, along with embedded instructions to begin assembling the fragments once within the body. The assembled genetic code will then start producing dystrophin, the protein lacking in patients with muscular dystrophy. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:09:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240717120903.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240712222133.htm Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer's disease. The study, in fruit flies and mice, also identified ways to block this process, which could have implications for treating or preventing the muscle wasting sometimes associated with inflammatory diseases, including bacterial infections, Alzheimer's disease and long COVID. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:21:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240712222133.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240711215518.htm The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a new study. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:55:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240711215518.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626151903.htm New research describes how nerve cells and muscle cells communicate through electrical signals during development -- a phenomenon known as bioelectricity. The communication, which takes place via specialized channels between cells, is vital for proper development and behavior. The study identifies specific genes that control the process, and pins down what happens when it goes wrong. The finding offers clues to the genetic origins of muscle disorders in humans. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:19:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626151903.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240621122839.htm Biomedical engineers have grown muscles in a lab to better understand and test treatments for a group of extremely rare muscle disorders called dysferlinopathy or limb girdle muscular dystrophies 2B (LGMD2B). The research revealed the biological mechanisms underlying the disease and showed that a combination of existing treatments could alleviate its symptoms. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:28:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240621122839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225156.htm Researchers developed a way to help people with amputation or paralysis regain limb control. Their optogenetic technique could offer more precise control over muscle contraction, along with a dramatic decrease in muscle fatigue. Wed, 22 May 2024 22:51:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225156.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240417131027.htm Adults with congenital heart defects were more likely to experience an abnormal, irregular heartbeat, finds a new study. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:10:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240417131027.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415110538.htm The first comprehensive cell atlas of aging human muscle reveals the intricate genetic and cellular processes behind muscle deterioration and mechanisms to counteract it. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:05:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415110538.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240412113456.htm A study showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases. This is a highly comprehensive international study on hereditary muscle strength and its relationship to morbidity. The genome and health data of more than 340,000 Finns was used in the research. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:34:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240412113456.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240320122443.htm Astronauts have been able to track their muscle health in spaceflight for the first time using a handheld device, revealing which muscles are most at risk of weakening in low gravity conditions. Researchers monitored the muscle health of twelve astronauts before, during and after a stay on the International Space Station. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:24:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240320122443.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240318142356.htm Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player leaves in the world of sport. Depending on the severity, recovery of muscle function is quite slow and may require surgery, medication and rehabilitation. Now, a study reveals a strategy to improve and accelerate recovery from muscle injuries that has potential application in the sports and health sector in general. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:23:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240318142356.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240306003452.htm A specific gene may play a key role in new treatments that prevent muscle in the body from breaking down in serious muscle diseases, muscular dystrophies. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:34:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240306003452.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240229182926.htm A technique originally devised to extract DNA from woolly mammoths and other ancient archaeological specimens can be used to potentially identify badly burned human remains, according to research. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:29:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240229182926.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240221213857.htm Study shows greater muscle area in men leads increased risk of heart disease; it's different for muscle density. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:38:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240221213857.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240208122036.htm An advanced human heart organoid system can be used to model embryonic heart development under pregestational diabetes-like conditions, researchers report. The organoids recapitulate hallmarks of pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease found in mice and humans. The findings also showed that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and lipid imbalance are critical factors contributing to these disorders, which could be ameliorated with exposure to omega-3s. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:20:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240208122036.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240124132835.htm MXene nanoparticle scaffolds have been shown to stimulate muscle growth, making them a promising option to treat muscle loss and damage. Now, researchers explain the molecular mechanisms behind their positive influence on muscle regeneration. This discovery can advance MXene scaffolds, potentially improving muscle reconstruction surgeries and establishing them as a standard medical practice for muscle recovery. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:28:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240124132835.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240114212105.htm Muscle atrophy is a prevalent condition in today's societies, but many of the roles that mitochondria play in the process remain unclear. In a recent study, researchers investigated how muscle atrophy relates to the tethering of mitochondria to the endoplasmic reticulum and how the Notch signaling pathway is involved. Their findings reveal some of the mechanisms behind muscle atrophy and could pave the way for new treatments. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:21:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240114212105.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240113143550.htm As individuals age, maintaining muscular health becomes increasingly crucial, where the loss of muscle mass and strength is linked to a higher risk of falls and reduced physical activity. Now, researchers from Japan have developed a practical and accessible muscular health monitoring system based on phase angle measurements currently used to monitor body composition. This method can play a pivotal role in promoting overall well-being for the older population. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:35:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240113143550.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240102142142.htm New research has identified the specific biological mechanism behind the muscle dysfunction found in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and further shows that calcium channel blockers can reverse these symptoms in animal models of the disease. The researchers believe this class of drugs, widely used to treat a number of cardiovascular diseases, hold promise as a future treatment for DM1. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:21:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240102142142.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231221012643.htm Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) patients lose body weight and muscle mass, despite being on a high-calorie diet while in the intensive care unit. Their muscle wasting is substantial and extends beyond what can explained by inactivity or denervation (loss of nerve supply) alone. Research sheds new light and decodes early muscle loss after SCI to provide an unprecedent first understanding that muscle wasting is rapid and severe; a systemic phenomenon and glucocorticoid dependent. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:26:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231221012643.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231109121532.htm An analysis of MRI scans using artificial intelligence resulted in the production of a reference growth standard and a fast, reproducible way to measure indicators of lean muscle mass in developing children.   Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:15:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231109121532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231103170639.htm Research in mice shows that the anti-inflammatory properties of exercise may arise from immune cells mobilized to counter exercise-induced inflammation. Immune cells prevent muscle damage by lowering levels of interferon, a key driver of chronic inflammation, inflammatory diseases, and aging. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:06:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231103170639.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231101134919.htm The human heart, often described as the body's engine, is a remarkable organ that tirelessly beats to keep us alive. At the core of this vital organ, intricate processes occur when it contracts, where thick and thin protein-filaments interact within the sarcomere, the fundamental building block of both skeletal and heart muscle cells. Any alterations in thick filament proteins can have severe consequences for our health, leading to conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and various other heart and muscle diseases. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:49:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231101134919.htm