Scientists at UMass Chan Medical School have developed a technology to isolate human skeletal muscle stem cells, or progenitor cells, from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Christened iMyoblasts ...

Wearable robots are edging closer to the kind of smart body armour seen in superhero films, such as the powered suit worn by Iron Man. Researchers have developed an automated weaving system that can ...

Obesity has been linked to skeletal muscle loss and deterioration. While M2 macrophages may play a role in regulating muscle function, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Now, ...