Genetics
Genetic therapy corrects progressive muscle disorder in mice
People with myotonic dystrophy experience progressive muscle weakness and repeated episodes of painless muscle stiffness called myotonia.
Apr 13, 2023
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News tagged with muscle cells
Genetics
Researchers discover gene that shapes heart-attack risk
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in determining the risk for heart attacks, deadly aneurysms, coronary artery disease and other dangerous vascular conditions.
Apr 11, 2023
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Cardiology
Researchers tackle major obstacle to stem-cell heart repair
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle have engineered stem cells that do not generate dangerous arrhythmias, a complication that has to date thwarted efforts to develop stem-cell therapies ...
Apr 6, 2023
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Medical research
Researchers launch heart tissue to the International Space Station to help cardiac patients on Earth
When Dr. Peter Lee leaves his Brown University lab and looks up into the night sky, he can sometimes catch a glimpse of his own research project.
Apr 6, 2023
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Cardiology
New wrist-worn device can quickly tell if you're having a heart attack
Scientists have developed a wrist-worn device that could revolutionize treating heart attacks by speeding up diagnosis—without the need to draw blood (the current method).
Apr 3, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Study: Metformin and leucine prevent cellular senescence and proteostasis disruption
Aging coincides with the accumulation of senescent cells within skeletal muscle that produce inflammatory products, known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype, but the relationship of senescent cells to muscle ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Medical research
Senescence and extracellular vesicles: Novel partners in vascular amyloidosis
A new editorial paper titled "Senescence and extracellular vesicles: novel partners in vascular amyloidosis" has been published in Aging.
Mar 29, 2023
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Immunology
Getting around muscle aging by modulating the function of immune cells
Muscle is able to regenerate through a process that involves multiple steps and players, including the immune system. As our organism ages, the muscles lose the capacity to regenerate.
Mar 23, 2023
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Neuroscience
'Biohybrid' device could restore function in paralyzed limbs
Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms or legs.
Mar 22, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Clearing a path for non-invasive muscle therapy for the elderly
Mechanotherapy, the concept of using mechanical forces to stimulate tissue healing, has been used for decades as a form of physical therapy to help heal injured muscles. However, the biological basis and optimal settings ...
Mar 22, 2023
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