Modeling decades of muscle atrophy in weeks with new transgenic zebrafish

As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday ...
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Applications, limitations, and prospects of different muscle atrophy models in sarcopenia and cachexia research

Muscle atrophy is a primary characteristic of both sarcopenia and cachexia, significantly impacting physical function and quality of life. This figure illustrates the multifaceted causes of muscle ...
Ars Technica

Human muscle cells come back from space, look aged

Muscle-on-chip systems are three-dimensional human muscle cell bundles cultured on collagen scaffolds. A Stanford University research team sent some of these systems to the International Space Station ...
Science Daily

Uncovering the link to combating muscle atrophy caused by aging and immobility

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 ...
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5 common causes of muscle mass loss (& how to prevent them)

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...