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Titin was discovered four decades ago, but some physiology textbooks fail to recognize the important role it plays in muscle contraction.

Having pioneered the study of muscle physiology in mammals, she uncovered how ion channels enable muscle movement.

Scientists who designed a marine robot to survey ocean life were inspired by eel larvae.

A protein in skeletal muscles helps mice recover from sleep deprivation.

The muscle biologist developed a zebrafish model for myofibrillar myopathies and is working with killifish to study muscle regeneration.

Scientists recreate proprioception for people with artificial arms using a perceptual illusion.

Juan Valverde de Amusco’s anatomical drawings corrected some earlier errors while making anatomy more accessible.

Just 20 years ago, scientists didn’t even realize muscles had their own circadian clocks. Now they are beginning to appreciate their importance in health. 

Researchers untangle the multifarious nature of muscle aging. So far, the only reliable treatment is exercise.

Without knowing the cells’ mechanism of action, researchers question the best way to administer them to patients.

Researchers boosted levels of the dystrophin protein to nearly normal levels in a canine model of the disease.

Scientists race to develop CRISPR therapies that could save the lives of kids with muscle-wasting conditions.