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Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new class of protein-based fibers modeled on the aligned ...

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Natural muscle fibers are made up of spring-like proteins that can contract and stretch without losing their original form, dissipate mechanical energy as heat and maintain incredible tensile strength ...

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While humans lose muscle within weeks of inactivity, brown bears preserve muscle during hibernation, offering clues for maintaining our muscle health.

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Ageing changes the body in quiet ways. Muscles shrink. Bones thin. Strength drops before most people notice it. By the time clothes feel loose around .

Researchers have created protein fibers inspired by various animal muscle proteins. These materials are grown in bioreactors and can be stronger than many synthetic fibers.