Before testing new therapies in animals, researchers now have a more efficient starting point—lab-grown canine muscle cells ...

Genetic testing can confirm a muscular dystrophy (MD) diagnosis when symptoms and other tests already suggest MD. It also identifies specific gene mutations that can guide targeted treatment. Genetic ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease of the nervous system. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord called motor neurons. Motor neurons control muscle movement and ...

But what if I told you that you don't need to visit a fancy lab or use strange equipment to get an idea of how strong your leg muscles are? That's right! The answer might just be in the most common ...

Human movement is reciprocal in nature: Opposing muscle groups must coordinate for proper movement. Muscle length and strength between opposing muscle groups need to be in balance for normal movement ...