- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...

Scientists discover that muscles repair themselves by moving thousands of internal nuclei, a rapid process that is key after ...

From arthritis and heart failure to diabetes and menopause, many conditions are associated with muscle weakness and increased fat deposits. Now a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the ...

Researchers have uncovered the detailed shape of a key protein involved in muscle contraction. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered the detailed shape of a key protein involved ...