Learn how different types of exercise alter muscle fibers for strength and endurance.

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How do muscle cells grow after a workout? And how do your genetics affect your experience as a gymgoer? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Researchers have identified the role of the large Maf transcription factor family in regulating fast twitch muscle fibers. A mouse model lacking Maf expression in the skeletal muscles exhibited a ...

Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have shown that the protein Musashi-2 (Msi2) plays a key role in the regulation of mass and metabolic processes in skeletal muscle. They ...

Peanuts and chana are popular plant-based protein sources with distinct health benefits. Choosing between them depends on ...

In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle. In the first study, the ...