Genetic inhibition of RyR1-mediated calcium-induced calcium release reveals its minimal role in skeletal muscle contraction and its critical contribution to malignant hyperthermia risk. Credit: Dr.

Traditional resistance training is often prescribed to stimulate skeletal muscle hypertrophy in adults, however voluntary mechanical movement is not possible for all individuals. The combination of ...

A major cardiovascular risk factor is thickening of the heart walls (hypertrophy), which can result from high blood pressure—but is also linked to inherited diseases of the heart which can lead to ...