Muscle regeneration

The University of Southern California bioengineer studies how lizards regrow their tails, with the goal of one day inducing regeneration in humans.

DNA-coated gold nanorods enable cells to be activated by light without genetic manipulation.

DNA-loaded nanoparticles that respond to infrared light provide an alternative way to control cell behavior.

Researchers identify a handy tool for tinkering with the versatile vesicles.

Lab-grown muscle stem cells from mice mimic the formation of muscle fibers in vivo. 

The cells of the mammalian immune system do more than just fight off pathogens; they are also important players in stem cell function and are thus crucial for maintaining homeostasis and recovering from injury.

Injured muscle cells leave behind organized collagen fibers that act as scaffolding for new tissue growth.

Previously shown to boost muscle growth in aged mice, a protein’s role in regeneration just got more complicated.

An acellular matrix can help guide stem cells to injury sites and regrow muscles in both mice and humans, a study finds.