Neural crest cells are a population of stem cells that invade the embryo in early development. They play a big role in what you look like: the pigments of your eyes, of your skin, and the bone ...

In a viral video on Instagram posted by Scienceboy, a dead fish with its body split open and its insides removed is placed ...

Physical forces from gravity, muscle contraction, and more have strong impacts on how the cells in our bodies behave. For instance, weight-bearing exercise helps stave off osteoporosis because cells ...

Having different chronotypes, or being more active in the morning vs. afternoon, may play an important role in preserving muscle mass and strength, and metabolic health, according to a new study.

As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday ...

Can you build muscle while you are eating fewer calories to lose fat and excess weight? Learn what may help meet your goals.

Magnesium is one of the most frequently recommended supplements for active men, yet it remains one of the least explained. It ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Working out doesn't just build muscle but, in later life, helps maintain a powerful cellular machine that repairs damaged tissue with efficiency. Scientists have now not only discovered how this ...

Before Adam Sharples became a molecular physiologist studying muscle memory, he played professional rugby. Over his years as an athlete, he noticed that he and his teammates seemed to return to form ...

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) came in at 47.9 in December, the lowest reading since October 2024. In December, U.S. manufacturing activity ...