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The idea of building a suit that increases the wearer’s strength is a compelling one, often featured in science fiction. There are a handful of real world examples, and [Alex] can now add his to the list. The build comes with a twist however, relying on hydrogen to do the …read more
Even though we’re warned about the harmful effects of the ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight, they’re essential for the production of vitamin D in the body. Now, scientists are claiming that UV LEDs could serve as a safe alternative to sunlight, when th… Continue reading Ultraviolet LEDs proposed for skin-safe vitamin D production
The short- and long-term impacts of the space environment on the human body is still a great unknown, and one that a number of research groups are trying to get to the bottom of. The results of an interesting experiment in which muscled-up mice were sent into space has shed some new light on the matter, revealing that these brawny rodents could retain their muscle mass in low-gravity when engineered to lack a certain protein.
Tags: Muscle, Bones, Mice, International Space Station
Continue reading Engineered “Mighty Mice” sent to space retain their mass in low gravity
Researchers have found a way to reverse some signs of aging in mice. By triggering receptors on a fast-burning form of fat, the team was able to give older animals less fat and more muscle, making them as healthy as much younger mice. And better yet, h… Continue reading Activating brown fat receptors helps mice burn fat, build muscle
There’s no question that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but there remains a lot to discover about the ways physical activity positively influences the human body. A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, f… Continue reading Short bike rides drive “death marker protein” to refresh worn muscles
A growing body of research is showing us how exercise can help stave off certain effects of aging, including everything from slowing down cognitive decline, to reversing age-related heart damage and boosting our memories. Adding to this pool of knowled… Continue reading Regular exercise turns back the clock on muscle repair in old mice
The human body is a bit cruel sometimes. “Use it or lose it” applies to muscles, but unfortunately so does “don’t use it too much or lose it.” Now, researchers at Temple University have tested a drug that appears to reverse muscle damage from overuse i… Continue reading FDA-approved drug could help patch up repetitive strain injuries
When someone suffers a loss of skeletal muscle – either through accident or disease – it can be very difficult getting new muscle to grow in its place. A new handheld device is designed to help, however, by directly depositing scaffolding within the pa… Continue reading Handheld 3D printer used to grow replacement muscle tissue
There is an old saying, that ‘the hand is quicker than the eye;, but somewhat slower than the fly.” However, with a little practice you can swat a fly, although it sometimes doesn’t seem to faze the fly. École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has announced they have used nanotech …read more
Tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and “mouse arm” all have two things in common: they’re the result of muscle strain, and they’re the subject of a new wearable. Known as MLI Elbow, the Danish device is aimed at alerting users to actions t… Continue reading Wearable measures muscle activity to guard against injuries