A research team led by Prof. Chen Yan and Prof. Yang Lifeng from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed a physiological function of monocarboxylate ...

Our bodies move by contracting the muscles (skeletal muscles) that are attached along the skeleton. For example, when we raise our arms, the deltoid muscle covering the entire shoulder and the ...

Skeletal muscles-responsible for movement, joint stabilization, and postural support-are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during physical activity. However, conditions such as ...

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigate the pathophysiology of post-exertional malaise (PEM) in long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, focusing on ...

The skeleton is constantly "listening" to the demands placed on it and adjusting accordingly. Everyday activities such as walking, running or lifting weights place stress on the skeleton. In response, ...