muscles

Ice Or Not To Ice A Muscle Injury

Applying ice to a severe muscle injury may prolong the recovery process, researchers from Japan have found.

A Microchip Powered By Earthworm Muscle

Unlike other microchips which require external batteries, this chip developed by scientists in Japan is powered by living earthworm muscles.

Finding The Cause Of Muscle Loss In Diabetes

Using mouse models of diabetes, scientists have identified the proteins WWP1 and KLF15 as key players in muscle loss under diabetic conditions.

Magnetic Field Helps Injured Muscles Heal

Researchers in Singapore have developed a device that harnesses magnetic fields to speed up muscle recovery.

The Tug-of-War In Skeletal Muscles

Scientists have discovered that the skeletal muscle protein myosin responds to force by acting collectively to generate a load.

Spider Silk Inspires Artificial Muscles

In response to water, spider silk can stretch and shrink like human muscle.

Artificial Muscles Created From Gold-Plated Onion Cells

Unlike other types of artificial muscles, onion cells coated in gold can expand or contract to bend in different directions depending on the driving voltage applied.

Muscles Made From Fishing Line And Thread

An international team of scientists has made powerful artificial muscles using ordinary fishing line and sewing thread.