Skeletal muscle represents the largest body-composition component in humans. In addition
to its primary function in the maintenance of upright posture and the production of …

Skeletal muscle extracellular matrix (ECM) is critical for muscle force production and the
regulation of important physiological processes during growth, regeneration, and …

The assessment of muscle health is of paramount importance, as the loss of muscle mass
and strength can affect performance. Two non-invasive tools that have been found to be …

Objectives In this study, we investigated daily fluctuations in molecular (gene expression)
and physiological (biomechanical muscle properties) features in human peripheral cells and …

Inactivity is associated with the development of numerous disorders. Regular aerobic
exercise is broadly used as a key intervention to prevent and treat these pathological …

Confinement experiments are essential to prepare long-term space exploration. The 180-
day Chinese CELSS (Controlled Ecological Life Support System) study is unique in its …

Purpose The fascia receives more and more attention as functional component of the body
in fundamental and applied human life sciences on Earth. As shaping element of the human …

Background The prevalence of low back pain is rising among the young adult population.
Altered lumbar muscle tone was suggested to be associated with underlying pathologies …

Athletes are often advised to ensure a high protein intake during energy-restricted diets.
However, it is unclear whether a high protein intake is able to maintain muscle mass and …

A decrease in muscle tone induced by space flight requires a standardized assessment of
changes to control the state of the neuromuscular system. This study is a step toward the …