Skeletal muscle mechanics and force generation are governed by complex interactions between contractile proteins and passive structural elements. At the cellular level, the sarcomere – the fundamental ...

For any athlete, be it a marathon runner or a volleyball player, improving one’s performance is paramount. In fact, a major area of research in sports science is dedicated towards understanding how ...

Muscle is a highly adaptable tissue that is often impacted following injury and disease, resulting in significant impairments, limiting rehabilitation outcomes, and functional recovery. Thus, ...

Combining lab-grown muscle tissue with a series of flexible mechanical joints has led to the development of an artificial hand that can grip and make gestures. The breakthrough shows the way forward ...