Paolo Cerretelli, an outstanding physiologist, scientific explorer and mentor to several generations of researchers, passed away on 20 February 2026 after a lifetime devoted to studying the limits of ...

Perry M. Hogan, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and former chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, died Feb. 23 at age ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role of calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) through the ryanodine receptor ...

At 92, Emma Maria Mazzenga is defying age, science, and the limits of human performance. The female sprinter from northern Italy has drawn international attention not only for her world records but ...

Muscles exhibit a remarkable capacity to adapt to changing environments and play a vital role in a wide array of physiological functions, including locomotion, respiration, blood circulation, ...

You don’t start from zero after taking time off. Here’s why your body bounces back. Ever taken a long break from the gym, whether because of an injury, burnout, or just life, and found that your body ...

The Muscle Physiology Lab at UC San Diego utilizes a wide range of experimental approaches to approaches to understanding and treating musculoskeletal diseases. This image shows postdoctoral scholar ...

People often discuss the importance of removing, or “flushing out,” lactic acid from the blood after intense exercise to reduce muscle soreness, speed recovery, or boost athletic performance. After ...

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Dr. Sparky Matthews, clinical professor in the Honors Program, shared a lesson examining the scientific and historical contexts of Christ’s suffering and death on Monday at the Hurd Welcome Center. As ...

- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...

Recent studies have shown that pharmacologic weight loss with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and combination therapies is approaching magnitudes achieved with surgery. However, ...