We all learned in high school biology that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. But powering up those cellular engines requires a molecular spark. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute have ...

For decades, statins have been the quiet workhorses of cardiology, cutting heart attack and stroke risk for millions while ...

A new Salk Institute study suggests estrogen-related receptors could be a key to repairing energy metabolism and muscle fatigue. Across the body, tiny bean-shaped structures called mitochondria turn ...

In a serendipitous discovery, UC San Diego researchers using cryo-EM technology captured the first visualizations of the 3-D structure of the muscle acetylcholine receptor in fetal and adult muscles.

New studies show that pharmacological treatment with GLP-1-RA and dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonists (GIP-RA) cause almost as much weight loss as gastric surgery ...

Research suggests certain medications could help build or maintain muscle during weight loss. Here's how they work & how to ...

Australian skinks have developed a remarkable genetic defense against venomous snake bites by mutating a key muscle receptor, making them resistant to neurotoxins. These tiny but powerful molecular ...

Using powerful new visualization technologies, researchers have captured the first 3-D images of the structure of a key muscle receptor, providing new insights on how muscles develop across the animal ...