Acoustic communication—an overlooked driver in boxfish evolution

A new international study reveals the unexpected importance of acoustic communication in the evolution of boxfishes. This ...
The Conversation

Muscle twitches: why they happen and what they mean

Adam Taylor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
The Guardian

Strong v swole: the surprising truth about building muscle

Traditional bodybuilding advice has been to push workouts to the point of failure, and that soreness is an indicator of effectiveness. But recent studies show there’s another way Until pretty recently ...
PNAS

Estrogen-related receptors regulate innate and adaptive muscle mitochondrial energetics through cooperative and distinct actions

Contributed by Ronald M. Evans; received December 31, 2024; accepted April 8, 2025; reviewed by Grant Barish and Yong-Xu Wang Skeletal muscle predominantly relies on mitochondria for energy production ...
The New York Times

Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength

When it comes to longevity, bigger is not always better. Aim for everyday strength. By Hilary Achauer These days, you might think you have to become a power lifter to age well. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a ...
Frontiers

Cellular interactions and microenvironment dynamics in skeletal muscle regeneration and disease

1 Stem Cell Fate Laboratory, Institute of Genetics and Biophysics “A. Buzzati-Traverso”, CNR, Naples, Italy 2 School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Milan, Italy Skeletal muscle ...
Hindustan Times

Bariatric surgeons explain how excess belly fat affects abdominal muscles, say it can also increase hernia risk

Long workdays, skipped workouts, late dinners—over time, these everyday habits often show up first around the belly. The fat stored inside the abdomen, known as visceral fat, sits around vital organs ...