- 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) ...
Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury—a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults. A UCLA study conducted in ...
When a car accident or athletic injury destroys more than 20% of a muscle's mass, the body faces a problem it often can't ...
When bones break and there is extreme tissue loss--such as after a car accident or a battlefield injury--current treatments don't often lead to effective healing. But certain stem cells from skeletal ...
New research shows hibernating mammals protect muscle stem cells by suppressing activation, inflammation, and regeneration during cold, inactive periods.