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Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the ...

Whether you are a competitive athlete or an older adult, strong bones are essential—not only for movement, but also for overall health. Now, a new study has shed new light on how our bones are ...

2 Structure and composition of the skeletal myofiber Skeletal muscle functionality hinges on the specialized organization of myofibers, which are multinucleated syncytia unique to terrestrial animals.

Researchers at the University of Cologne found that mitochondrial dysfunction leads to early skeletal aging by disrupting cartilage metabolism. The study identified maladaptive metabolic shifts, ...

The effects of insulin on PFK activity and the possible association of this enzyme with cellular structure were investigated. Treatment of rabbit skeletal muscle with insulin results in a two fold ...

Find out what you need to know about skeletal muscle and discover its purpose and some types of muscle problems.

The molecular mechanisms underlying hibernation have been partially revealed thanks to skeletal muscle samples and the Mant-ATP chase assay. Scientists have long studied hibernation; however, the ...