Decades of research in skeletal muscle physiology have provided multiscale insights into
the structural and functional complexity of this important anatomical tissue, designed to …

Positive effects from sports are achieved primarily through physical activity, but secondary
effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less …

The impact of genetics on physiology and sports performance is one of the most debated
research aspects in sports sciences. Nearly 200 genetic polymorphisms have been found to …

BACKGROUND Beige adipose tissue is associated with improved glucose homeostasis in
mice. Adipose tissue contains β3-adrenergic receptors (β3-ARs), and this study was …

In contrast to nitric oxide, which has well established and important roles in the regulation of
blood flow and thrombosis, neurotransmission, the normal functioning of the genitourinary …

Skeletal muscle fibers are classified into fiber types, in particular, slow twitch versus fast
twitch. Muscle fiber types are generally defined by the particular myosin heavy chain …

Objectives To quantify age, sex, sport and training type-specific effects of resistance training
on physical performance, and to characterise dose–response relationships of resistance …

Sedentarism is the pandemic of modern times. It is associated with several medical
conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and also liver …

Etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a complicated three-dimensional spinal
deformity with early-onset, receives continuous attention but remains unclear. To gain an …

The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and concomitant reduction in contractile
strength plays a central role in frailty syndrome. Age-related neuronal impairments are …