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Myosin proteins tug on the cell membrane, giving an erythrocyte its distinct shape.

Isotope changes in the bones demonstrate a similar pattern across far-flung islands.

The presence of aromatic greens in with other building materials increased the time birds sat on their eggs, improving the health of the hatchlings.

Even if people exercise, hydrogen peroxide and other reactive molecules continue to accumulate in the tissues.

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.