The previous three articles in this series explored the form and function of muscle and, in particular, skeletal muscle. This article outlines how the contraction of muscles (outlined in part three of ...

Large-conductance calcium-activated potassium (BK) channels are critical determinants of smooth muscle function by mediating rapid feedback between intracellular calcium levels and membrane potential.

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Engaging in short, explosive leg contractions is the most effective way of strengthening muscles, new research reveals. Engaging in short, explosive leg contractions is the most effective way of ...

No one can live without a heart pumping blood to the rest of the body. New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine reveals more information about this vital function and how it’s ...